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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,816.38, 25,967.41 and 11,261.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,816.38, 25,967.41 and 11,261.27 is: 15,541.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,816.38 : 25,967.41 = 11,261.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,816.38/25,967.41 = 11,261.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,816.38x = 25,967.41 × 11,261.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,816.38x = 292,425,954.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,425,954.60/18,816.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,541.04

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