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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,840.74, 28,261.10 and 11,045.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,840.74, 28,261.10 and 11,045.30 is: 16,567.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,840.74 : 28,261.10 = 11,045.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,840.74/28,261.10 = 11,045.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,840.74x = 28,261.10 × 11,045.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,840.74x = 312,152,214.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,152,214.14/18,840.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,567.94

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