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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,438.30, 25,447.14 and 11,266.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,438.30, 25,447.14 and 11,266.74 is: 15,549.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,438.30 : 25,447.14 = 11,266.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,438.30/25,447.14 = 11,266.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,438.30x = 25,447.14 × 11,266.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,438.30x = 286,706,310.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,706,310.12/18,438.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,549.50

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