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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,473.50, 25,493.43 and 11,861.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,473.50, 25,493.43 and 11,861.02 is: 16,368.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,473.50 : 25,493.43 = 11,861.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,473.50/25,493.43 = 11,861.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,473.50x = 25,493.43 × 11,861.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,473.50x = 302,378,083.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,378,083.10/18,473.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,368.21

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