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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,893.20, 28,368.60 and 11,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,893.20, 28,368.60 and 11,117.20 is: 16,692.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,893.20 : 28,368.60 = 11,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,893.20/28,368.60 = 11,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,893.20x = 28,368.60 × 11,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,893.20x = 315,379,399.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,379,399.92/18,893.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,692.75

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