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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,462.62, 25,481.34 and 11,741.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,462.62, 25,481.34 and 11,741.24 is: 16,204.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,462.62 : 25,481.34 = 11,741.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,462.62/25,481.34 = 11,741.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,462.62x = 25,481.34 × 11,741.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,462.62x = 299,182,528.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,182,528.46/18,462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,204.77

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