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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,465.44, 25,481.96 and 11,294.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,465.44, 25,481.96 and 11,294.83 is: 15,586.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,465.44 : 25,481.96 = 11,294.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,465.44/25,481.96 = 11,294.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,465.44x = 25,481.96 × 11,294.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,465.44x = 287,814,282.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,814,282.47/18,465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,586.65

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