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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,958.84, 28,404.21 and 11,163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,958.84, 28,404.21 and 11,163.40 is: 16,725.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,958.84 : 28,404.21 = 11,163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,958.84/28,404.21 = 11,163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,958.84x = 28,404.21 × 11,163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,958.84x = 317,087,557.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,087,557.91/18,958.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,725.05

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