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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,753.81, 25,877.92 and 11,585.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,753.81, 25,877.92 and 11,585.31 is: 15,986.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,753.81 : 25,877.92 = 11,585.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,753.81/25,877.92 = 11,585.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,753.81x = 25,877.92 × 11,585.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,753.81x = 299,803,725.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,803,725.36/18,753.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,986.28

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