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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,458.83, 27,694.73 and 11,525.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,458.83, 27,694.73 and 11,525.23 is: 17,291.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,458.83 : 27,694.73 = 11,525.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,458.83/27,694.73 = 11,525.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,458.83x = 27,694.73 × 11,525.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,458.83x = 319,188,133.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,188,133.04/18,458.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,291.89

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