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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,726.52, 25,845.90 and 11,173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,726.52, 25,845.90 and 11,173.32 is: 15,421.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,726.52 : 25,845.90 = 11,173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,726.52/25,845.90 = 11,173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,726.52x = 25,845.90 × 11,173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,726.52x = 288,784,511.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,784,511.39/18,726.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,421.15

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