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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,979.20, 28,490.40 and 11,192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,979.20, 28,490.40 and 11,192.40 is: 16,801.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,979.20 : 28,490.40 = 11,192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,979.20/28,490.40 = 11,192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,979.20x = 28,490.40 × 11,192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,979.20x = 318,875,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,875,952.96/18,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,801.34

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