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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,955.22, 28,423.29 and 11,060.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,955.22, 28,423.29 and 11,060.42 is: 16,585.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,955.22 : 28,423.29 = 11,060.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,955.22/28,423.29 = 11,060.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,955.22x = 28,423.29 × 11,060.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,955.22x = 314,373,525.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,373,525.18/18,955.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,585.06

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