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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,800.93, 25,944.51 and 11,242.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,800.93, 25,944.51 and 11,242.81 is: 15,514.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,800.93 : 25,944.51 = 11,242.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,800.93/25,944.51 = 11,242.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,800.93x = 25,944.51 × 11,242.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,800.93x = 291,689,066.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,689,066.75/18,800.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,514.61

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