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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,364.50, 25,343.01 and 10,912.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,364.50, 25,343.01 and 10,912.50 is: 15,059.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,364.50 : 25,343.01 = 10,912.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,364.50/25,343.01 = 10,912.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,364.50x = 25,343.01 × 10,912.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,364.50x = 276,555,596.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,555,596.63/18,364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,059.25

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