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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,487.92, 25,509.30 and 10,934.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,487.92, 25,509.30 and 10,934.66 is: 15,087.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,487.92 : 25,509.30 = 10,934.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,487.92/25,509.30 = 10,934.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,487.92x = 25,509.30 × 10,934.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,487.92x = 278,935,522.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,935,522.34/18,487.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,087.45

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