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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,860.16, 28,251.36 and 11,045.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,860.16, 28,251.36 and 11,045.28 is: 16,545.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,860.16 : 28,251.36 = 11,045.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,860.16/28,251.36 = 11,045.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,860.16x = 28,251.36 × 11,045.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,860.16x = 312,044,181.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,044,181.58/18,860.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,545.15

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