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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,768, 25,900.32 and 11,316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,768, 25,900.32 and 11,316.48 is: 15,617.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,768 : 25,900.32 = 11,316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,768/25,900.32 = 11,316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,768x = 25,900.32 × 11,316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,768x = 293,100,453.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,100,453.27/18,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,617.03

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