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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,469.20, 25,480.26 and 11,383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,469.20, 25,480.26 and 11,383.32 is: 15,704.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,469.20 : 25,480.26 = 11,383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,469.20/25,480.26 = 11,383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,469.20x = 25,480.26 × 11,383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,469.20x = 290,049,953.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,049,953.26/18,469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,704.52

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