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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,497.68, 25,525.47 and 11,424.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,497.68, 25,525.47 and 11,424.22 is: 15,764.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,497.68 : 25,525.47 = 11,424.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,497.68/25,525.47 = 11,424.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,497.68x = 25,525.47 × 11,424.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,497.68x = 291,608,584.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,608,584.88/18,497.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,764.60

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