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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,711.77, 25,821.60 and 11,154.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,711.77, 25,821.60 and 11,154.21 is: 15,392.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,711.77 : 25,821.60 = 11,154.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,711.77/25,821.60 = 11,154.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,711.77x = 25,821.60 × 11,154.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,711.77x = 288,019,364.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,019,364.06/18,711.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,392.42

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