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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,878.84, 28,279.37 and 11,068.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,878.84, 28,279.37 and 11,068.82 is: 16,580.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,878.84 : 28,279.37 = 11,068.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,878.84/28,279.37 = 11,068.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,878.84x = 28,279.37 × 11,068.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,878.84x = 313,019,114.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,019,114.85/18,878.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,580.43

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