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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,276.76, 25,226.64 and 11,919.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,276.76, 25,226.64 and 11,919.20 is: 16,451.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,276.76 : 25,226.64 = 11,919.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,276.76/25,226.64 = 11,919.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,276.76x = 25,226.64 × 11,919.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,276.76x = 300,681,367.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,681,367.49/18,276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,451.57

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