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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,870.40, 28,305.60 and 10,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,870.40, 28,305.60 and 10,997.20 is: 16,495.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,870.40 : 28,305.60 = 10,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,870.40/28,305.60 = 10,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,870.40x = 28,305.60 × 10,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,870.40x = 311,282,344.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,282,344.32/18,870.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,495.80

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