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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,488.61, 25,523.70 and 11,419.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,488.61, 25,523.70 and 11,419.14 is: 15,764.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,488.61 : 25,523.70 = 11,419.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,488.61/25,523.70 = 11,419.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,488.61x = 25,523.70 × 11,419.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,488.61x = 291,458,703.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,458,703.62/18,488.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,764.23

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