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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,783.80, 25,917.38 and 11,228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,783.80, 25,917.38 and 11,228.88 is: 15,493.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,783.80 : 25,917.38 = 11,228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,783.80/25,917.38 = 11,228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,783.80x = 25,917.38 × 11,228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,783.80x = 291,023,149.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,023,149.93/18,783.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,493.31

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