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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,712.74, 25,814.77 and 11,154.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,712.74, 25,814.77 and 11,154.76 is: 15,388.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,712.74 : 25,814.77 = 11,154.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,712.74/25,814.77 = 11,154.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,712.74x = 25,814.77 × 11,154.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,712.74x = 287,957,563.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,957,563.81/18,712.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,388.32

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