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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,823.55, 25,977.32 and 11,268.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,823.55, 25,977.32 and 11,268.42 is: 15,550.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,823.55 : 25,977.32 = 11,268.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,823.55/25,977.32 = 11,268.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,823.55x = 25,977.32 × 11,268.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,823.55x = 292,723,385.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,723,385.31/18,823.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,550.91

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