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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,772.27, 25,903.96 and 11,217.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,772.27, 25,903.96 and 11,217.09 is: 15,478.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,772.27 : 25,903.96 = 11,217.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,772.27/25,903.96 = 11,217.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,772.27x = 25,903.96 × 11,217.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,772.27x = 290,567,022.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,567,022.63/18,772.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,478.53

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