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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,818.31, 25,968.56 and 11,265.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,818.31, 25,968.56 and 11,265.47 is: 15,545.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,818.31 : 25,968.56 = 11,265.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,818.31/25,968.56 = 11,265.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,818.31x = 25,968.56 × 11,265.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,818.31x = 292,548,033.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,548,033.62/18,818.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,545.92

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