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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,767.27, 25,904.13 and 11,218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,767.27, 25,904.13 and 11,218.88 is: 15,485.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,767.27 : 25,904.13 = 11,218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,767.27/25,904.13 = 11,218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,767.27x = 25,904.13 × 11,218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,767.27x = 290,615,325.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,615,325.97/18,767.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,485.22

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