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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,813.47, 25,963.38 and 11,258.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,813.47, 25,963.38 and 11,258.33 is: 15,536.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,813.47 : 25,963.38 = 11,258.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,813.47/25,963.38 = 11,258.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,813.47x = 25,963.38 × 11,258.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,813.47x = 292,304,357.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,304,357.54/18,813.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,536.98

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