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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,954.34, 28,397.46 and 11,158.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,954.34, 28,397.46 and 11,158.90 is: 16,718.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,954.34 : 28,397.46 = 11,158.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,954.34/28,397.46 = 11,158.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,954.34x = 28,397.46 × 11,158.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,954.34x = 316,884,416.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,884,416.39/18,954.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,718.30

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