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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,913.24, 28,367.34 and 11,893.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,913.24, 28,367.34 and 11,893.96 is: 17,839.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,913.24 : 28,367.34 = 11,893.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,913.24/28,367.34 = 11,893.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,913.24x = 28,367.34 × 11,893.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,913.24x = 337,400,007.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,400,007.27/18,913.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,839.36

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