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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,814.52, 28,221.60 and 11,421.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,814.52, 28,221.60 and 11,421.02 is: 17,131.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,814.52 : 28,221.60 = 11,421.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,814.52/28,221.60 = 11,421.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,814.52x = 28,221.60 × 11,421.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,814.52x = 322,319,458.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,319,458.03/18,814.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,131.42

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