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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,521.82, 25,564.28 and 11,806.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,521.82, 25,564.28 and 11,806.11 is: 16,295.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,521.82 : 25,564.28 = 11,806.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,521.82/25,564.28 = 11,806.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,521.82x = 25,564.28 × 11,806.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,521.82x = 301,814,642.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,814,642.72/18,521.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,295.09

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