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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,472.69, 25,491.26 and 10,919.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,472.69, 25,491.26 and 10,919.72 is: 15,068.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,472.69 : 25,491.26 = 10,919.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,472.69/25,491.26 = 10,919.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,472.69x = 25,491.26 × 10,919.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,472.69x = 278,357,239.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,357,239.59/18,472.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,068.59

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