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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,954.84, 28,398.21 and 11,159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,954.84, 28,398.21 and 11,159.40 is: 16,719.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,954.84 : 28,398.21 = 11,159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,954.84/28,398.21 = 11,159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,954.84x = 28,398.21 × 11,159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,954.84x = 316,906,984.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,906,984.67/18,954.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,719.05

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