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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,825.40, 28,218.90 and 11,030.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,825.40, 28,218.90 and 11,030.20 is: 16,534.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,825.40 : 28,218.90 = 11,030.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,825.40/28,218.90 = 11,030.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,825.40x = 28,218.90 × 11,030.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,825.40x = 311,260,110.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,260,110.78/18,825.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,534.05

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