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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,990.55, 28,464.11 and 11,878.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,990.55, 28,464.11 and 11,878.02 is: 17,803.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,990.55 : 28,464.11 = 11,878.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,990.55/28,464.11 = 11,878.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,990.55x = 28,464.11 × 11,878.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,990.55x = 338,097,208.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,097,208.47/18,990.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,803.45

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