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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,702.90, 25,807.82 and 11,149.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,702.90, 25,807.82 and 11,149.65 is: 15,385.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,702.90 : 25,807.82 = 11,149.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,702.90/25,807.82 = 11,149.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,702.90x = 25,807.82 × 11,149.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,702.90x = 287,748,104.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,748,104.51/18,702.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,385.21

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