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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,958.34, 28,403.46 and 11,162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,958.34, 28,403.46 and 11,162.90 is: 16,724.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,958.34 : 28,403.46 = 11,162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,958.34/28,403.46 = 11,162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,958.34x = 28,403.46 × 11,162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,958.34x = 317,064,983.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,064,983.63/18,958.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,724.30

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