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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,969.49, 28,482.94 and 11,604.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,969.49, 28,482.94 and 11,604.77 is: 17,424.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,969.49 : 28,482.94 = 11,604.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,969.49/28,482.94 = 11,604.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,969.49x = 28,482.94 × 11,604.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,969.49x = 330,537,946.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,537,946.53/18,969.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,424.71

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