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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.56, 25,210.57 and 11,464.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.56, 25,210.57 and 11,464.70 is: 15,816.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.56 : 25,210.57 = 11,464.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.56/25,210.57 = 11,464.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.56x = 25,210.57 × 11,464.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.56x = 289,031,636.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,031,636.21/18,273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,816.93

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