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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,708.89, 25,818.53 and 11,159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,708.89, 25,818.53 and 11,159.60 is: 15,400.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,708.89 : 25,818.53 = 11,159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,708.89/25,818.53 = 11,159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,708.89x = 25,818.53 × 11,159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,708.89x = 288,124,282.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,124,282.50/18,708.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,400.40

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