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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,992.48, 28,493.67 and 11,101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,992.48, 28,493.67 and 11,101.73 is: 16,655.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,992.48 : 28,493.67 = 11,101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,992.48/28,493.67 = 11,101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,992.48x = 28,493.67 × 11,101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,992.48x = 316,329,031.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,329,031.05/18,992.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,655.49

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