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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,799.99, 25,943.98 and 11,246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,799.99, 25,943.98 and 11,246.64 is: 15,520.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,799.99 : 25,943.98 = 11,246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,799.99/25,943.98 = 11,246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,799.99x = 25,943.98 × 11,246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,799.99x = 291,782,603.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,782,603.23/18,799.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,520.36

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