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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,711.95, 25,821.83 and 11,154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,711.95, 25,821.83 and 11,154.38 is: 15,392.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,711.95 : 25,821.83 = 11,154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,711.95/25,821.83 = 11,154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,711.95x = 25,821.83 × 11,154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,711.95x = 288,026,402.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,026,402.89/18,711.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,392.65

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