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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,661.76, 25,741.52 and 11,102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,661.76, 25,741.52 and 11,102.72 is: 15,314.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,661.76 : 25,741.52 = 11,102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,661.76/25,741.52 = 11,102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,661.76x = 25,741.52 × 11,102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,661.76x = 285,800,888.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,800,888.93/18,661.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,314.79

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