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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,712.70, 25,822.87 and 11,155.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,712.70, 25,822.87 and 11,155.13 is: 15,393.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,712.70 : 25,822.87 = 11,155.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,712.70/25,822.87 = 11,155.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,712.70x = 25,822.87 × 11,155.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,712.70x = 288,057,314.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,057,314.82/18,712.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,393.68

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