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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,776.59, 25,911.71 and 11,703

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,776.59, 25,911.71 and 11,703 is: 16,150.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,776.59 : 25,911.71 = 11,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,776.59/25,911.71 = 11,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,776.59x = 25,911.71 × 11,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,776.59x = 303,244,771.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,244,771.39/18,776.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,150.15

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