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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,662.76, 25,742.90 and 11,103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,662.76, 25,742.90 and 11,103.72 is: 15,316.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,662.76 : 25,742.90 = 11,103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,662.76/25,742.90 = 11,103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,662.76x = 25,742.90 × 11,103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,662.76x = 285,841,953.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,841,953.59/18,662.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,316.17

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