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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,793.63, 25,917.30 and 11,238.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,793.63, 25,917.30 and 11,238.73 is: 15,498.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,793.63 : 25,917.30 = 11,238.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,793.63/25,917.30 = 11,238.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,793.63x = 25,917.30 × 11,238.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,793.63x = 291,277,537.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,277,537.03/18,793.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,498.74

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