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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,962.98, 28,450.86 and 11,934.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,962.98, 28,450.86 and 11,934.70 is: 17,906.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,962.98 : 28,450.86 = 11,934.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,962.98/28,450.86 = 11,934.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,962.98x = 28,450.86 × 11,934.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,962.98x = 339,552,478.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,552,478.84/18,962.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,906.07

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