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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,739.66, 25,863.93 and 11,186.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,739.66, 25,863.93 and 11,186.38 is: 15,439.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,739.66 : 25,863.93 = 11,186.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,739.66/25,863.93 = 11,186.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,739.66x = 25,863.93 × 11,186.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,739.66x = 289,323,749.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,323,749.27/18,739.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,439.11

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