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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,465.80, 25,472.82 and 11,012.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,465.80, 25,472.82 and 11,012.36 is: 15,191.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,465.80 : 25,472.82 = 11,012.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,465.80/25,472.82 = 11,012.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,465.80x = 25,472.82 × 11,012.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,465.80x = 280,515,864.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,515,864.06/18,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,191.10

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