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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,801.28, 25,945.77 and 11,247.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,801.28, 25,945.77 and 11,247.93 is: 15,522.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,801.28 : 25,945.77 = 11,247.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,801.28/25,945.77 = 11,247.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,801.28x = 25,945.77 × 11,247.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,801.28x = 291,836,246.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,836,246.94/18,801.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,522.15

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