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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,780.52, 25,916.88 and 11,328.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,780.52, 25,916.88 and 11,328.52 is: 15,633.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,780.52 : 25,916.88 = 11,328.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,780.52/25,916.88 = 11,328.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,780.52x = 25,916.88 × 11,328.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,780.52x = 293,599,893.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,599,893.42/18,780.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,633.21

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