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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,910.80, 28,356.70 and 11,015.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,910.80, 28,356.70 and 11,015.92 is: 16,518.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,910.80 : 28,356.70 = 11,015.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,910.80/28,356.70 = 11,015.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,910.80x = 28,356.70 × 11,015.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,910.80x = 312,375,138.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,375,138.66/18,910.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,518.35

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