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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,990.56, 28,483.60 and 11,949.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,990.56, 28,483.60 and 11,949.80 is: 17,923.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,990.56 : 28,483.60 = 11,949.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,990.56/28,483.60 = 11,949.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,990.56x = 28,483.60 × 11,949.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,990.56x = 340,373,323.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,373,323.28/18,990.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,923.29

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