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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,720.51, 25,839.91 and 11,172.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,720.51, 25,839.91 and 11,172.12 is: 15,420.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,720.51 : 25,839.91 = 11,172.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,720.51/25,839.91 = 11,172.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,720.51x = 25,839.91 × 11,172.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,720.51x = 288,686,575.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,686,575.31/18,720.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,420.87

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