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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,667.51, 25,759.09 and 11,112.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,667.51, 25,759.09 and 11,112.82 is: 15,334.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,667.51 : 25,759.09 = 11,112.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,667.51/25,759.09 = 11,112.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,667.51x = 25,759.09 × 11,112.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,667.51x = 286,256,130.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,256,130.53/18,667.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,334.46

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