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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,708.48, 25,821.03 and 11,155.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,708.48, 25,821.03 and 11,155.31 is: 15,396.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,708.48 : 25,821.03 = 11,155.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,708.48/25,821.03 = 11,155.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,708.48x = 25,821.03 × 11,155.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,708.48x = 288,041,465.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,041,465.06/18,708.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,396.31

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