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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,799.17, 25,942.86 and 11,245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,799.17, 25,942.86 and 11,245.82 is: 15,519.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,799.17 : 25,942.86 = 11,245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,799.17/25,942.86 = 11,245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,799.17x = 25,942.86 × 11,245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,799.17x = 291,748,718.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,748,718.43/18,799.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,519.23

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