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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,768.80, 25,900.62 and 10,811

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,768.80, 25,900.62 and 10,811 is: 14,918.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,768.80 : 25,900.62 = 10,811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,768.80/25,900.62 = 10,811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,768.80x = 25,900.62 × 10,811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,768.80x = 280,011,602.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,011,602.82/18,768.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,918.99

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