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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,671.61, 25,765.62 and 11,118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,671.61, 25,765.62 and 11,118.50 is: 15,342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,671.61 : 25,765.62 = 11,118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,671.61/25,765.62 = 11,118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,671.61x = 25,765.62 × 11,118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,671.61x = 286,475,045.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,475,045.97/18,671.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,342.81

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