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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,711.89, 25,821.77 and 11,154.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,711.89, 25,821.77 and 11,154.33 is: 15,392.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,711.89 : 25,821.77 = 11,154.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,711.89/25,821.77 = 11,154.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,711.89x = 25,821.77 × 11,154.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,711.89x = 288,024,487.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,024,487.99/18,711.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,392.59

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