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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,668.73, 25,757.32 and 11,109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,668.73, 25,757.32 and 11,109 is: 15,327.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,668.73 : 25,757.32 = 11,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,668.73/25,757.32 = 11,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,668.73x = 25,757.32 × 11,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,668.73x = 286,138,067.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,138,067.88/18,668.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,327.13

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