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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,443.56, 25,444.86 and 11,357.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,443.56, 25,444.86 and 11,357.68 is: 15,669.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,443.56 : 25,444.86 = 11,357.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,443.56/25,444.86 = 11,357.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,443.56x = 25,444.86 × 11,357.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,443.56x = 288,994,577.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,994,577.52/18,443.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,669.13

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