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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,708.81, 25,815.21 and 11,149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,708.81, 25,815.21 and 11,149.96 is: 15,385.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,708.81 : 25,815.21 = 11,149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,708.81/25,815.21 = 11,149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,708.81x = 25,815.21 × 11,149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,708.81x = 287,838,429.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,838,429.82/18,708.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,385.18

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