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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,882.15, 28,284.34 and 11,072.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,882.15, 28,284.34 and 11,072.13 is: 16,585.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,882.15 : 28,284.34 = 11,072.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,882.15/28,284.34 = 11,072.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,882.15x = 28,284.34 × 11,072.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,882.15x = 313,167,889.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,167,889.44/18,882.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,585.39

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