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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,415.67, 25,416.90 and 10,861.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,415.67, 25,416.90 and 10,861.52 is: 14,990.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,415.67 : 25,416.90 = 10,861.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,415.67/25,416.90 = 10,861.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,415.67x = 25,416.90 × 10,861.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,415.67x = 276,066,167.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,066,167.69/18,415.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,990.83

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