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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,847.80, 28,247.40 and 11,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,847.80, 28,247.40 and 11,444.40 is: 17,151.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,847.80 : 28,247.40 = 11,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,847.80/28,247.40 = 11,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,847.80x = 28,247.40 × 11,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,847.80x = 323,274,544.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,274,544.56/18,847.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,151.85

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