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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,464.95, 25,474.39 and 11,379.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,464.95, 25,474.39 and 11,379.07 is: 15,698.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,464.95 : 25,474.39 = 11,379.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,464.95/25,474.39 = 11,379.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,464.95x = 25,474.39 × 11,379.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,464.95x = 289,874,867.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,874,867.02/18,464.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,698.65

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