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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,755.42, 28,119.22 and 11,358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,755.42, 28,119.22 and 11,358.23 is: 17,028.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,755.42 : 28,119.22 = 11,358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,755.42/28,119.22 = 11,358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,755.42x = 28,119.22 × 11,358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,755.42x = 319,384,399.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,384,399.19/18,755.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,028.92

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