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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,914.24, 28,368.84 and 11,894.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,914.24, 28,368.84 and 11,894.96 is: 17,840.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,914.24 : 28,368.84 = 11,894.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,914.24/28,368.84 = 11,894.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,914.24x = 28,368.84 × 11,894.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,914.24x = 337,446,217.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,446,217.05/18,914.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,840.86

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