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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,498.99, 25,521.44 and 11,783.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,498.99, 25,521.44 and 11,783.42 is: 16,256.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,498.99 : 25,521.44 = 11,783.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,498.99/25,521.44 = 11,783.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,498.99x = 25,521.44 × 11,783.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,498.99x = 300,729,660.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,729,660.00/18,498.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,256.54

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