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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,989.96, 28,429.59 and 11,068.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,989.96, 28,429.59 and 11,068.25 is: 16,570.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,989.96 : 28,429.59 = 11,068.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,989.96/28,429.59 = 11,068.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,989.96x = 28,429.59 × 11,068.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,989.96x = 314,665,809.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,665,809.52/18,989.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,570.11

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