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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,760.80, 25,889.76 and 11,210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,760.80, 25,889.76 and 11,210.40 is: 15,470.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,760.80 : 25,889.76 = 11,210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,760.80/25,889.76 = 11,210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,760.80x = 25,889.76 × 11,210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,760.80x = 290,234,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,234,565.50/18,760.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,470.27

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