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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,426.30, 25,421.07 and 11,340.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,426.30, 25,421.07 and 11,340.42 is: 15,645.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,426.30 : 25,421.07 = 11,340.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,426.30/25,421.07 = 11,340.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,426.30x = 25,421.07 × 11,340.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,426.30x = 288,285,610.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,285,610.65/18,426.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,645.33

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