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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,701.94, 25,806.81 and 11,044.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,701.94, 25,806.81 and 11,044.02 is: 15,239.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,701.94 : 25,806.81 = 11,044.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,701.94/25,806.81 = 11,044.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,701.94x = 25,806.81 × 11,044.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,701.94x = 285,010,925.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,010,925.78/18,701.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,239.64

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