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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,753.12, 25,875.12 and 11,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,753.12, 25,875.12 and 11,196 is: 15,447.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,753.12 : 25,875.12 = 11,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,753.12/25,875.12 = 11,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,753.12x = 25,875.12 × 11,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,753.12x = 289,697,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,697,843.52/18,753.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,447.98

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