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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,847.20, 28,292.40 and 11,060.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,847.20, 28,292.40 and 11,060.40 is: 16,603.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,847.20 : 28,292.40 = 11,060.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,847.20/28,292.40 = 11,060.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,847.20x = 28,292.40 × 11,060.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,847.20x = 312,925,260.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,925,260.96/18,847.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,603.28

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