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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,812.07, 28,199.15 and 11,797.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,812.07, 28,199.15 and 11,797.04 is: 17,683.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,812.07 : 28,199.15 = 11,797.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,812.07/28,199.15 = 11,797.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,812.07x = 28,199.15 × 11,797.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,812.07x = 332,666,512.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,666,512.03/18,812.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,683.67

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