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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,825.18, 25,979.56 and 11,270.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,825.18, 25,979.56 and 11,270.05 is: 15,553.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,825.18 : 25,979.56 = 11,270.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,825.18/25,979.56 = 11,270.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,825.18x = 25,979.56 × 11,270.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,825.18x = 292,790,940.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,790,940.18/18,825.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,553.16

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