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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,823.38, 25,971.91 and 11,266.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,823.38, 25,971.91 and 11,266.84 is: 15,545.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,823.38 : 25,971.91 = 11,266.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,823.38/25,971.91 = 11,266.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,823.38x = 25,971.91 × 11,266.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,823.38x = 292,621,240.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,621,240.24/18,823.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,545.63

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