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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,428.61, 25,423.48 and 11,710.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,428.61, 25,423.48 and 11,710.64 is: 16,155.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,428.61 : 25,423.48 = 11,710.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,428.61/25,423.48 = 11,710.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,428.61x = 25,423.48 × 11,710.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,428.61x = 297,725,300.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,725,300.02/18,428.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,155.60

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