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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,740.58, 25,876.90 and 11,580.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,740.58, 25,876.90 and 11,580.90 is: 15,990.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,740.58 : 25,876.90 = 11,580.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,740.58/25,876.90 = 11,580.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,740.58x = 25,876.90 × 11,580.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,740.58x = 299,677,791.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,677,791.21/18,740.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,990.85

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