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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,712.77, 25,822.97 and 11,155.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,712.77, 25,822.97 and 11,155.21 is: 15,393.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,712.77 : 25,822.97 = 11,155.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,712.77/25,822.97 = 11,155.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,712.77x = 25,822.97 × 11,155.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,712.77x = 288,060,653.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,060,653.17/18,712.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,393.80

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