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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,392.47, 25,381.35 and 11,318.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,392.47, 25,381.35 and 11,318.74 is: 15,619.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,392.47 : 25,381.35 = 11,318.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,392.47/25,381.35 = 11,318.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,392.47x = 25,381.35 × 11,318.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,392.47x = 287,284,838.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,284,838.05/18,392.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,619.70

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