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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,468, 25,476.96 and 10,912.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,468, 25,476.96 and 10,912.32 is: 15,053.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,468 : 25,476.96 = 10,912.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,468/25,476.96 = 10,912.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,468x = 25,476.96 × 10,912.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,468x = 278,012,740.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,012,740.15/18,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,053.75

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