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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,719.21, 25,823.18 and 11,160.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,719.21, 25,823.18 and 11,160.21 is: 15,395.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,719.21 : 25,823.18 = 11,160.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,719.21/25,823.18 = 11,160.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,719.21x = 25,823.18 × 11,160.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,719.21x = 288,192,111.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,192,111.67/18,719.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,395.53

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