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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,788.82, 25,924.26 and 11,233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,788.82, 25,924.26 and 11,233.86 is: 15,500.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,788.82 : 25,924.26 = 11,233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,788.82/25,924.26 = 11,233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,788.82x = 25,924.26 × 11,233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,788.82x = 291,229,507.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,229,507.44/18,788.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,500.15

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