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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,627.08, 25,710.82 and 11,078.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,627.08, 25,710.82 and 11,078.72 is: 15,291.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,627.08 : 25,710.82 = 11,078.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,627.08/25,710.82 = 11,078.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,627.08x = 25,710.82 × 11,078.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,627.08x = 284,842,975.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,842,975.75/18,627.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,291.87

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