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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,984.70, 28,462.59 and 11,486.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,984.70, 28,462.59 and 11,486.69 is: 17,221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,984.70 : 28,462.59 = 11,486.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,984.70/28,462.59 = 11,486.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,984.70x = 28,462.59 × 11,486.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,984.70x = 326,940,805.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,940,805.61/18,984.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,221.28

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