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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,791.92, 25,914.96 and 11,237.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,791.92, 25,914.96 and 11,237.03 is: 15,496.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,791.92 : 25,914.96 = 11,237.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,791.92/25,914.96 = 11,237.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,791.92x = 25,914.96 × 11,237.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,791.92x = 291,207,182.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,207,182.97/18,791.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,496.40

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