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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,964.32, 28,414.92 and 11,546.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,964.32, 28,414.92 and 11,546.32 is: 17,300.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,964.32 : 28,414.92 = 11,546.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,964.32/28,414.92 = 11,546.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,964.32x = 28,414.92 × 11,546.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,964.32x = 328,087,759.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,087,759.09/18,964.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,300.26

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