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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,697.56, 25,801.72 and 11,143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,697.56, 25,801.72 and 11,143.72 is: 15,377.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,697.56 : 25,801.72 = 11,143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,697.56/25,801.72 = 11,143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,697.56x = 25,801.72 × 11,143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,697.56x = 287,527,143.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,527,143.20/18,697.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,377.79

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