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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,826.02, 25,978.12 and 11,270.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,826.02, 25,978.12 and 11,270.95 is: 15,552.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,826.02 : 25,978.12 = 11,270.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,826.02/25,978.12 = 11,270.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,826.02x = 25,978.12 × 11,270.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,826.02x = 292,797,998.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,797,998.49/18,826.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,552.84

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