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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,823.88, 25,972.60 and 11,267.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,823.88, 25,972.60 and 11,267.34 is: 15,546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,823.88 : 25,972.60 = 11,267.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,823.88/25,972.60 = 11,267.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,823.88x = 25,972.60 × 11,267.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,823.88x = 292,641,993.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,641,993.62/18,823.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,546.32

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