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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,709.81, 25,816.59 and 11,150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,709.81, 25,816.59 and 11,150.96 is: 15,386.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,709.81 : 25,816.59 = 11,150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,709.81/25,816.59 = 11,150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,709.81x = 25,816.59 × 11,150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,709.81x = 287,879,762.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,879,762.43/18,709.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,386.57

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