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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,833.02, 25,994.61 and 11,755.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,833.02, 25,994.61 and 11,755.18 is: 16,225.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,833.02 : 25,994.61 = 11,755.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,833.02/25,994.61 = 11,755.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,833.02x = 25,994.61 × 11,755.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,833.02x = 305,571,319.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,571,319.58/18,833.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,225.30

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