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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,992.70, 28,510.65 and 11,205.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,992.70, 28,510.65 and 11,205.90 is: 16,821.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,992.70 : 28,510.65 = 11,205.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,992.70/28,510.65 = 11,205.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,992.70x = 28,510.65 × 11,205.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,992.70x = 319,487,492.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,487,492.84/18,992.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,821.59

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