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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,262.11, 25,205.78 and 11,877.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,262.11, 25,205.78 and 11,877.60 is: 16,393.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,262.11 : 25,205.78 = 11,877.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,262.11/25,205.78 = 11,877.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,262.11x = 25,205.78 × 11,877.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,262.11x = 299,384,172.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,384,172.53/18,262.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,393.73

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