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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,766.89, 25,893.81 and 11,216.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,766.89, 25,893.81 and 11,216.07 is: 15,475.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,766.89 : 25,893.81 = 11,216.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,766.89/25,893.81 = 11,216.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,766.89x = 25,893.81 × 11,216.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,766.89x = 290,426,785.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,426,785.53/18,766.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,475.49

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