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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,437.28, 25,436.22 and 11,351.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,437.28, 25,436.22 and 11,351.40 is: 15,660.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,437.28 : 25,436.22 = 11,351.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,437.28/25,436.22 = 11,351.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,437.28x = 25,436.22 × 11,351.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,437.28x = 288,736,707.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,736,707.71/18,437.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,660.48

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