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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,827.16, 25,978.79 and 11,271.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,827.16, 25,978.79 and 11,271.68 is: 15,553.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,827.16 : 25,978.79 = 11,271.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,827.16/25,978.79 = 11,271.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,827.16x = 25,978.79 × 11,271.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,827.16x = 292,824,607.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,824,607.67/18,827.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,553.31

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