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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,683.52, 25,770.06 and 11,123.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,683.52, 25,770.06 and 11,123.99 is: 15,343.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,683.52 : 25,770.06 = 11,123.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,683.52/25,770.06 = 11,123.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,683.52x = 25,770.06 × 11,123.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,683.52x = 286,665,760.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,665,760.89/18,683.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,343.24

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