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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,459.58, 25,477.01 and 11,293.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,459.58, 25,477.01 and 11,293.66 is: 15,586.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,459.58 : 25,477.01 = 11,293.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,459.58/25,477.01 = 11,293.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,459.58x = 25,477.01 × 11,293.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,459.58x = 287,728,688.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,728,688.76/18,459.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,586.96

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