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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,614.76, 25,677.96 and 11,439.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,614.76, 25,677.96 and 11,439.68 is: 15,780.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,614.76 : 25,677.96 = 11,439.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,614.76/25,677.96 = 11,439.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,614.76x = 25,677.96 × 11,439.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,614.76x = 293,747,645.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,747,645.45/18,614.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,780.36

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