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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,934.08, 28,401.12 and 11,994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,934.08, 28,401.12 and 11,994 is: 17,991.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,934.08 : 28,401.12 = 11,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,934.08/28,401.12 = 11,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,934.08x = 28,401.12 × 11,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,934.08x = 340,643,033.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,643,033.28/18,934.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,991.00

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