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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,786.58, 28,167.36 and 11,273.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,786.58, 28,167.36 and 11,273.22 is: 16,902.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,786.58 : 28,167.36 = 11,273.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,786.58/28,167.36 = 11,273.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,786.58x = 28,167.36 × 11,273.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,786.58x = 317,536,747.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,536,747.50/18,786.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,902.32

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