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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,812.87, 25,952.82 and 11,257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,812.87, 25,952.82 and 11,257.68 is: 15,530.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,812.87 : 25,952.82 = 11,257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,812.87/25,952.82 = 11,257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,812.87x = 25,952.82 × 11,257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,812.87x = 292,168,542.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,168,542.66/18,812.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,530.25

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