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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,716.88, 25,817.76 and 11,158.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,716.88, 25,817.76 and 11,158.38 is: 15,391.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,716.88 : 25,817.76 = 11,158.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,716.88/25,817.76 = 11,158.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,716.88x = 25,817.76 × 11,158.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,716.88x = 288,084,376.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,084,376.83/18,716.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,391.69

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