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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,788.80, 25,926.74 and 11,233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,788.80, 25,926.74 and 11,233.62 is: 15,501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,788.80 : 25,926.74 = 11,233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,788.80/25,926.74 = 11,233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,788.80x = 25,926.74 × 11,233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,788.80x = 291,251,145.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,251,145.00/18,788.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,501.32

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