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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,763.63, 25,893.04 and 11,214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,763.63, 25,893.04 and 11,214.12 is: 15,475.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,763.63 : 25,893.04 = 11,214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,763.63/25,893.04 = 11,214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,763.63x = 25,893.04 × 11,214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,763.63x = 290,367,708.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,367,708.22/18,763.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,475.03

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