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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,778.54, 25,911.24 and 11,227.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,778.54, 25,911.24 and 11,227.93 is: 15,492.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,778.54 : 25,911.24 = 11,227.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,778.54/25,911.24 = 11,227.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,778.54x = 25,911.24 × 11,227.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,778.54x = 290,929,588.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,929,588.93/18,778.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,492.66

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