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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,951.84, 28,393.71 and 11,156.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,951.84, 28,393.71 and 11,156.40 is: 16,714.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,951.84 : 28,393.71 = 11,156.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,951.84/28,393.71 = 11,156.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,951.84x = 28,393.71 × 11,156.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,951.84x = 316,771,586.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,771,586.24/18,951.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,714.56

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