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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,955.34, 28,398.96 and 11,159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,955.34, 28,398.96 and 11,159.90 is: 16,719.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,955.34 : 28,398.96 = 11,159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,955.34/28,398.96 = 11,159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,955.34x = 28,398.96 × 11,159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,955.34x = 316,929,553.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,929,553.70/18,955.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,719.80

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