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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,431.40, 25,435.80 and 11,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,431.40, 25,435.80 and 11,359.20 is: 15,675.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,431.40 : 25,435.80 = 11,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,431.40/25,435.80 = 11,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,431.40x = 25,435.80 × 11,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,431.40x = 288,930,339.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,930,339.36/18,431.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,675.98

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