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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,825.30, 25,979.73 and 11,270.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,825.30, 25,979.73 and 11,270.17 is: 15,553.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,825.30 : 25,979.73 = 11,270.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,825.30/25,979.73 = 11,270.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,825.30x = 25,979.73 × 11,270.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,825.30x = 292,795,973.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,795,973.65/18,825.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,553.32

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