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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,752.12, 28,114.31 and 11,354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,752.12, 28,114.31 and 11,354.84 is: 17,023.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,752.12 : 28,114.31 = 11,354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,752.12/28,114.31 = 11,354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,752.12x = 28,114.31 × 11,354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,752.12x = 319,233,491.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,233,491.76/18,752.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,023.86

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