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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,819.88, 25,953.40 and 11,265.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,819.88, 25,953.40 and 11,265.01 is: 15,534.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,819.88 : 25,953.40 = 11,265.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,819.88/25,953.40 = 11,265.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,819.88x = 25,953.40 × 11,265.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,819.88x = 292,365,310.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,365,310.53/18,819.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,534.92

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