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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,813.52, 28,220.10 and 11,420.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,813.52, 28,220.10 and 11,420.02 is: 17,129.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,813.52 : 28,220.10 = 11,420.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,813.52/28,220.10 = 11,420.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,813.52x = 28,220.10 × 11,420.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,813.52x = 322,274,106.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,274,106.40/18,813.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,129.92

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