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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,776.92, 25,910.40 and 11,221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,776.92, 25,910.40 and 11,221.76 is: 15,484.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,776.92 : 25,910.40 = 11,221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,776.92/25,910.40 = 11,221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,776.92x = 25,910.40 × 11,221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,776.92x = 290,760,290.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,760,290.30/18,776.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,484.98

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