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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.46, 25,221.27 and 11,554.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.46, 25,221.27 and 11,554.78 is: 15,948.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.46 : 25,221.27 = 11,554.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.46/25,221.27 = 11,554.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.46x = 25,221.27 × 11,554.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.46x = 291,426,226.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,426,226.17/18,273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,948.06

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