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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,179.37, 25,094.68 and 11,463.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,179.37, 25,094.68 and 11,463.66 is: 15,824.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,179.37 : 25,094.68 = 11,463.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,179.37/25,094.68 = 11,463.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,179.37x = 25,094.68 × 11,463.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,179.37x = 287,676,850.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,676,850.67/18,179.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,824.36

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