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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,955.31, 28,377.95 and 11,033.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,955.31, 28,377.95 and 11,033.68 is: 16,518.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,955.31 : 28,377.95 = 11,033.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,955.31/28,377.95 = 11,033.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,955.31x = 28,377.95 × 11,033.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,955.31x = 313,113,093.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,113,093.24/18,955.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,518.49

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