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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,455.59, 25,457.88 and 11,377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,455.59, 25,457.88 and 11,377 is: 15,693.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,455.59 : 25,457.88 = 11,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,455.59/25,457.88 = 11,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,455.59x = 25,457.88 × 11,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,455.59x = 289,634,300.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,634,300.76/18,455.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,693.58

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