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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,462.64, 25,477.80 and 11,388.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,462.64, 25,477.80 and 11,388.88 is: 15,716.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,462.64 : 25,477.80 = 11,388.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,462.64/25,477.80 = 11,388.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,462.64x = 25,477.80 × 11,388.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,462.64x = 290,163,606.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,163,606.86/18,462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,716.26

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