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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,412.32, 25,413.88 and 11,344.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,412.32, 25,413.88 and 11,344.64 is: 15,658.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,412.32 : 25,413.88 = 11,344.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,412.32/25,413.88 = 11,344.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,412.32x = 25,413.88 × 11,344.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,412.32x = 288,311,319.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,311,319.60/18,412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,658.61

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