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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,764.50, 25,895.50 and 11,312.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,764.50, 25,895.50 and 11,312.98 is: 15,612.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,764.50 : 25,895.50 = 11,312.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,764.50/25,895.50 = 11,312.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,764.50x = 25,895.50 × 11,312.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,764.50x = 292,955,217.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,955,217.03/18,764.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,612.20

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