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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,951.44, 28,390.21 and 11,537.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,951.44, 28,390.21 and 11,537.51 is: 17,283.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,951.44 : 28,390.21 = 11,537.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,951.44/28,390.21 = 11,537.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,951.44x = 28,390.21 × 11,537.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,951.44x = 327,552,225.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,552,225.88/18,951.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,283.77

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