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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,995.70, 28,515.15 and 11,208.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,995.70, 28,515.15 and 11,208.90 is: 16,826.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,995.70 : 28,515.15 = 11,208.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,995.70/28,515.15 = 11,208.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,995.70x = 28,515.15 × 11,208.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,995.70x = 319,623,464.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,623,464.84/18,995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,826.10

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