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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,804.26, 25,943.02 and 11,250.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,804.26, 25,943.02 and 11,250.81 is: 15,522.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,804.26 : 25,943.02 = 11,250.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,804.26/25,943.02 = 11,250.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,804.26x = 25,943.02 × 11,250.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,804.26x = 291,879,988.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,879,988.85/18,804.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,522.01

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