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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,902.80, 28,344.70 and 11,007.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,902.80, 28,344.70 and 11,007.88 is: 16,506.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,902.80 : 28,344.70 = 11,007.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,902.80/28,344.70 = 11,007.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,902.80x = 28,344.70 × 11,007.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,902.80x = 312,015,056.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,015,056.24/18,902.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,506.29

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