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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,836.19, 25,994.76 and 11,283.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,836.19, 25,994.76 and 11,283.75 is: 15,572.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,836.19 : 25,994.76 = 11,283.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,836.19/25,994.76 = 11,283.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,836.19x = 25,994.76 × 11,283.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,836.19x = 293,318,330.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,318,330.84/18,836.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,572.06

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