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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,466.02, 25,487.19 and 11,297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,466.02, 25,487.19 and 11,297.52 is: 15,593.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,466.02 : 25,487.19 = 11,297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,466.02/25,487.19 = 11,297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,466.02x = 25,487.19 × 11,297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,466.02x = 287,942,038.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,942,038.77/18,466.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,593.08

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