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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,897.46, 28,307.30 and 11,087.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,897.46, 28,307.30 and 11,087.44 is: 16,608.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,897.46 : 28,307.30 = 11,087.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,897.46/28,307.30 = 11,087.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,897.46x = 28,307.30 × 11,087.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,897.46x = 313,855,364.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,855,364.11/18,897.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,608.34

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