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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,832.05, 25,989.04 and 11,276.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,832.05, 25,989.04 and 11,276.94 is: 15,562.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,832.05 : 25,989.04 = 11,276.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,832.05/25,989.04 = 11,276.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,832.05x = 25,989.04 × 11,276.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,832.05x = 293,076,956.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,076,956.29/18,832.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,562.67

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