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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,455, 25,470.78 and 11,007.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,455, 25,470.78 and 11,007.32 is: 15,191.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,455 : 25,470.78 = 11,007.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,455/25,470.78 = 11,007.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,455x = 25,470.78 × 11,007.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,455x = 280,365,026.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,365,026.11/18,455
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,191.82

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