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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,750.78, 25,881.21 and 11,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,750.78, 25,881.21 and 11,673 is: 16,111.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,750.78 : 25,881.21 = 11,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,750.78/25,881.21 = 11,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,750.78x = 25,881.21 × 11,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,750.78x = 302,111,364.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,111,364.33/18,750.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,111.94

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