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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,802.43, 25,946.58 and 11,244.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,802.43, 25,946.58 and 11,244.30 is: 15,516.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,802.43 : 25,946.58 = 11,244.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,802.43/25,946.58 = 11,244.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,802.43x = 25,946.58 × 11,244.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,802.43x = 291,751,129.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,751,129.49/18,802.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,516.67

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