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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,960.80, 28,464.60 and 11,940.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,960.80, 28,464.60 and 11,940.80 is: 17,925.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,960.80 : 28,464.60 = 11,940.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,960.80/28,464.60 = 11,940.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,960.80x = 28,464.60 × 11,940.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,960.80x = 339,890,095.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,890,095.68/18,960.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,925.94

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