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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,690.78, 25,795.34 and 11,519.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,690.78, 25,795.34 and 11,519.25 is: 15,897.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,690.78 : 25,795.34 = 11,519.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,690.78/25,795.34 = 11,519.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,690.78x = 25,795.34 × 11,519.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,690.78x = 297,142,970.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,142,970.30/18,690.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,897.84

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