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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,957.90, 28,376.87 and 11,913.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,957.90, 28,376.87 and 11,913.53 is: 17,832.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,957.90 : 28,376.87 = 11,913.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,957.90/28,376.87 = 11,913.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,957.90x = 28,376.87 × 11,913.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,957.90x = 338,068,820.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,068,820.19/18,957.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,832.61

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