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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,767.16, 25,887.51 and 11,692.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,767.16, 25,887.51 and 11,692.22 is: 16,128.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,767.16 : 25,887.51 = 11,692.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,767.16/25,887.51 = 11,692.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,767.16x = 25,887.51 × 11,692.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,767.16x = 302,682,332.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,682,332.73/18,767.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,128.30

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