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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,833.84, 28,221.56 and 11,893.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,833.84, 28,221.56 and 11,893.76 is: 17,822.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,833.84 : 28,221.56 = 11,893.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,833.84/28,221.56 = 11,893.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,833.84x = 28,221.56 × 11,893.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,833.84x = 335,660,461.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,660,461.47/18,833.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,822.20

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