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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,466.38, 25,480.22 and 10,913.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,466.38, 25,480.22 and 10,913.94 is: 15,059.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,466.38 : 25,480.22 = 10,913.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,466.38/25,480.22 = 10,913.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,466.38x = 25,480.22 × 10,913.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,466.38x = 278,089,592.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,089,592.27/18,466.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,059.24

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