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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,813.50, 25,966.68 and 11,261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,813.50, 25,966.68 and 11,261.52 is: 15,543.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,813.50 : 25,966.68 = 11,261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,813.50/25,966.68 = 11,261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,813.50x = 25,966.68 × 11,261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,813.50x = 292,424,286.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,424,286.15/18,813.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,543.32

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