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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,288.54, 25,250.50 and 11,485.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,288.54, 25,250.50 and 11,485.46 is: 15,857.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,288.54 : 25,250.50 = 11,485.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,288.54/25,250.50 = 11,485.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,288.54x = 25,250.50 × 11,485.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,288.54x = 290,013,607.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,013,607.73/18,288.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,857.67

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