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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,712.66, 25,822.82 and 11,155.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,712.66, 25,822.82 and 11,155.10 is: 15,393.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,712.66 : 25,822.82 = 11,155.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,712.66/25,822.82 = 11,155.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,712.66x = 25,822.82 × 11,155.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,712.66x = 288,056,139.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,056,139.38/18,712.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,393.65

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