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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,814.64, 25,965.24 and 11,263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,814.64, 25,965.24 and 11,263.28 is: 15,543.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,814.64 : 25,965.24 = 11,263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,814.64/25,965.24 = 11,263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,814.64x = 25,965.24 × 11,263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,814.64x = 292,453,768.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,453,768.39/18,814.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,543.95

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