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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,493.51, 25,521.54 and 11,323.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,493.51, 25,521.54 and 11,323.27 is: 15,626.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,493.51 : 25,521.54 = 11,323.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,493.51/25,521.54 = 11,323.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,493.51x = 25,521.54 × 11,323.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,493.51x = 288,987,288.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,987,288.24/18,493.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,626.42

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