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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,836.68, 25,992.84 and 11,282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,836.68, 25,992.84 and 11,282.88 is: 15,569.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,836.68 : 25,992.84 = 11,282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,836.68/25,992.84 = 11,282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,836.68x = 25,992.84 × 11,282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,836.68x = 293,274,094.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,274,094.58/18,836.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,569.31

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