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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,497.26, 25,506.15 and 11,774.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,497.26, 25,506.15 and 11,774.29 is: 16,235.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,497.26 : 25,506.15 = 11,774.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,497.26/25,506.15 = 11,774.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,497.26x = 25,506.15 × 11,774.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,497.26x = 300,316,806.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,316,806.88/18,497.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,235.75

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