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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.98, 25,196.56 and 11,086.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.98, 25,196.56 and 11,086.86 is: 15,301.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.98 : 25,196.56 = 11,086.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.98/25,196.56 = 11,086.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.98x = 25,196.56 × 11,086.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.98x = 279,350,733.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,350,733.20/18,256.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,301.04

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