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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,972.02, 28,387.55 and 11,919.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,972.02, 28,387.55 and 11,919.02 is: 17,834.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,972.02 : 28,387.55 = 11,919.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,972.02/28,387.55 = 11,919.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,972.02x = 28,387.55 × 11,919.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,972.02x = 338,351,664.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,351,664.06/18,972.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,834.24

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