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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,478.95, 25,493.72 and 11,393.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,478.95, 25,493.72 and 11,393.07 is: 15,717.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,478.95 : 25,493.72 = 11,393.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,478.95/25,493.72 = 11,393.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,478.95x = 25,493.72 × 11,393.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,478.95x = 290,451,679.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,451,679.56/18,478.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,717.98

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