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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,899.78, 28,340.22 and 11,004.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,899.78, 28,340.22 and 11,004.90 is: 16,501.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,899.78 : 28,340.22 = 11,004.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,899.78/28,340.22 = 11,004.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,899.78x = 28,340.22 × 11,004.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,899.78x = 311,881,287.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,881,287.08/18,899.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,501.85

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