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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,802.79, 25,947.84 and 11,249.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,802.79, 25,947.84 and 11,249.43 is: 15,524.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,802.79 : 25,947.84 = 11,249.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,802.79/25,947.84 = 11,249.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,802.79x = 25,947.84 × 11,249.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,802.79x = 291,898,409.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,898,409.73/18,802.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,524.21

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