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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,765.29, 25,891.83 and 11,210.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,765.29, 25,891.83 and 11,210.42 is: 15,467.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,765.29 : 25,891.83 = 11,210.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,765.29/25,891.83 = 11,210.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,765.29x = 25,891.83 × 11,210.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,765.29x = 290,258,159.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,258,159.41/18,765.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,467.83

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