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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,768.30, 25,899.66 and 11,212.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,768.30, 25,899.66 and 11,212.94 is: 15,473.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,768.30 : 25,899.66 = 11,212.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,768.30/25,899.66 = 11,212.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,768.30x = 25,899.66 × 11,212.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,768.30x = 290,411,204.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,411,204.10/18,768.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,473.50

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