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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,799.61, 25,943.46 and 11,246.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,799.61, 25,943.46 and 11,246.26 is: 15,519.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,799.61 : 25,943.46 = 11,246.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,799.61/25,943.46 = 11,246.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,799.61x = 25,943.46 × 11,246.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,799.61x = 291,766,896.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,766,896.46/18,799.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,519.84

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