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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,337.47, 25,304.83 and 11,262.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,337.47, 25,304.83 and 11,262.53 is: 15,541.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,337.47 : 25,304.83 = 11,262.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,337.47/25,304.83 = 11,262.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,337.47x = 25,304.83 × 11,262.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,337.47x = 284,996,407.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,996,407.02/18,337.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,541.75

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