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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,804.56, 25,949.34 and 11,255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,804.56, 25,949.34 and 11,255.04 is: 15,531.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,804.56 : 25,949.34 = 11,255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,804.56/25,949.34 = 11,255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,804.56x = 25,949.34 × 11,255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,804.56x = 292,060,859.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,060,859.67/18,804.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,531.39

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