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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,805.80, 25,951.20 and 11,247.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,805.80, 25,951.20 and 11,247.67 is: 15,521.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,805.80 : 25,951.20 = 11,247.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,805.80/25,951.20 = 11,247.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,805.80x = 25,951.20 × 11,247.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,805.80x = 291,890,403.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,890,403.95/18,805.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,521.30

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