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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,889.02, 28,294.65 and 11,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,889.02, 28,294.65 and 11,079 is: 16,595.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,889.02 : 28,294.65 = 11,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,889.02/28,294.65 = 11,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,889.02x = 28,294.65 × 11,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,889.02x = 313,476,427.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,476,427.35/18,889.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,595.70

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