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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,486.51, 25,510.57 and 11,328.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,486.51, 25,510.57 and 11,328.34 is: 15,632.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,486.51 : 25,510.57 = 11,328.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,486.51/25,510.57 = 11,328.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,486.51x = 25,510.57 × 11,328.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,486.51x = 288,992,226.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,992,226.36/18,486.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,632.60

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