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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,974.19, 28,458.61 and 11,932.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,974.19, 28,458.61 and 11,932.74 is: 17,897.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,974.19 : 28,458.61 = 11,932.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,974.19/28,458.61 = 11,932.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,974.19x = 28,458.61 × 11,932.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,974.19x = 339,589,193.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,589,193.89/18,974.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,897.43

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