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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,814.40, 28,221.60 and 11,019.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,814.40, 28,221.60 and 11,019.20 is: 16,528.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,814.40 : 28,221.60 = 11,019.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,814.40/28,221.60 = 11,019.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,814.40x = 28,221.60 × 11,019.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,814.40x = 310,979,454.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,979,454.72/18,814.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,528.80

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