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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,706.76, 25,813.86 and 11,152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,706.76, 25,813.86 and 11,152.52 is: 15,389.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,706.76 : 25,813.86 = 11,152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,706.76/25,813.86 = 11,152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,706.76x = 25,813.86 × 11,152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,706.76x = 287,889,589.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,889,589.93/18,706.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,389.60

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