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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,768.96, 25,906.23 and 11,691.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,768.96, 25,906.23 and 11,691.18 is: 16,136.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,768.96 : 25,906.23 = 11,691.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,768.96/25,906.23 = 11,691.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,768.96x = 25,906.23 × 11,691.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,768.96x = 302,874,398.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,874,398.05/18,768.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,136.98

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