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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,812.62, 25,962.21 and 11,257.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,812.62, 25,962.21 and 11,257.49 is: 15,535.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,812.62 : 25,962.21 = 11,257.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,812.62/25,962.21 = 11,257.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,812.62x = 25,962.21 × 11,257.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,812.62x = 292,269,311.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,269,311.98/18,812.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,535.81

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