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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,472.03, 25,486.71 and 11,299.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,472.03, 25,486.71 and 11,299.33 is: 15,590.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,472.03 : 25,486.71 = 11,299.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,472.03/25,486.71 = 11,299.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,472.03x = 25,486.71 × 11,299.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,472.03x = 287,982,736.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,982,736.39/18,472.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,590.21

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