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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,998.52, 28,458.90 and 11,183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,998.52, 28,458.90 and 11,183.64 is: 16,752.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,998.52 : 28,458.90 = 11,183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,998.52/28,458.90 = 11,183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,998.52x = 28,458.90 × 11,183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,998.52x = 318,274,092.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,274,092.40/18,998.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,752.57

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