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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,499.32, 25,529.10 and 11,424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,499.32, 25,529.10 and 11,424.12 is: 15,765.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,499.32 : 25,529.10 = 11,424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,499.32/25,529.10 = 11,424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,499.32x = 25,529.10 × 11,424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,499.32x = 291,647,501.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,647,501.89/18,499.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,765.31

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