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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,763.42, 25,889.28 and 11,208.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,763.42, 25,889.28 and 11,208.27 is: 15,464.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,763.42 : 25,889.28 = 11,208.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,763.42/25,889.28 = 11,208.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,763.42x = 25,889.28 × 11,208.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,763.42x = 290,174,088.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,174,088.89/18,763.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,464.88

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