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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,997.81, 28,493.98 and 11,103.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,997.81, 28,493.98 and 11,103.95 is: 16,654.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,997.81 : 28,493.98 = 11,103.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,997.81/28,493.98 = 11,103.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,997.81x = 28,493.98 × 11,103.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,997.81x = 316,395,772.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,395,772.70/18,997.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,654.33

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