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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,801.63, 28,171.68 and 11,383.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,801.63, 28,171.68 and 11,383.62 is: 17,056.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,801.63 : 28,171.68 = 11,383.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,801.63/28,171.68 = 11,383.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,801.63x = 28,171.68 × 11,383.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,801.63x = 320,695,699.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,695,699.88/18,801.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,056.80

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