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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,773.85, 25,897.89 and 11,607.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,773.85, 25,897.89 and 11,607.78 is: 16,012.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,773.85 : 25,897.89 = 11,607.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,773.85/25,897.89 = 11,607.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,773.85x = 25,897.89 × 11,607.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,773.85x = 300,617,009.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,617,009.58/18,773.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,012.54

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