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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,778.81, 25,910.48 and 11,223.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,778.81, 25,910.48 and 11,223.87 is: 15,486.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,778.81 : 25,910.48 = 11,223.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,778.81/25,910.48 = 11,223.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,778.81x = 25,910.48 × 11,223.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,778.81x = 290,815,790.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,815,790.05/18,778.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,486.38

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