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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.52, 28,460.40 and 11,184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.52, 28,460.40 and 11,184.64 is: 16,754.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.52 : 28,460.40 = 11,184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.52/28,460.40 = 11,184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.52x = 28,460.40 × 11,184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.52x = 318,319,328.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,319,328.26/18,999.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,754.07

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