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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,983.18, 28,465.46 and 11,087.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,983.18, 28,465.46 and 11,087.68 is: 16,626.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,983.18 : 28,465.46 = 11,087.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,983.18/28,465.46 = 11,087.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,983.18x = 28,465.46 × 11,087.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,983.18x = 315,615,911.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,615,911.53/18,983.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,626.08

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