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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,767.56, 25,898.90 and 11,315.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,767.56, 25,898.90 and 11,315.56 is: 15,615.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,767.56 : 25,898.90 = 11,315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,767.56/25,898.90 = 11,315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,767.56x = 25,898.90 × 11,315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,767.56x = 293,060,556.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,060,556.88/18,767.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,615.27

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