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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,826.30, 25,981.11 and 11,271.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,826.30, 25,981.11 and 11,271.17 is: 15,554.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,826.30 : 25,981.11 = 11,271.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,826.30/25,981.11 = 11,271.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,826.30x = 25,981.11 × 11,271.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,826.30x = 292,837,507.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,837,507.60/18,826.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,554.70

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