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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,856.40, 28,265.40 and 11,061.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,856.40, 28,265.40 and 11,061.20 is: 16,580.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,856.40 : 28,265.40 = 11,061.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,856.40/28,265.40 = 11,061.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,856.40x = 28,265.40 × 11,061.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,856.40x = 312,649,242.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,649,242.48/18,856.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,580.54

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