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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,755.26, 25,881.90 and 11,203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,755.26, 25,881.90 and 11,203.26 is: 15,460.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,755.26 : 25,881.90 = 11,203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,755.26/25,881.90 = 11,203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,755.26x = 25,881.90 × 11,203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,755.26x = 289,961,654.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,961,654.99/18,755.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,460.28

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