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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,855.05, 28,292.96 and 11,464.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,855.05, 28,292.96 and 11,464.70 is: 17,203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,855.05 : 28,292.96 = 11,464.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,855.05/28,292.96 = 11,464.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,855.05x = 28,292.96 × 11,464.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,855.05x = 324,370,265.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,370,265.28/18,855.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,203.36

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