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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,688.57, 25,796.48 and 11,137.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,688.57, 25,796.48 and 11,137.27 is: 15,373.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,688.57 : 25,796.48 = 11,137.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,688.57/25,796.48 = 11,137.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,688.57x = 25,796.48 × 11,137.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,688.57x = 287,302,362.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,302,362.81/18,688.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,373.16

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