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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,501.93, 25,537.41 and 11,424.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,501.93, 25,537.41 and 11,424.29 is: 15,768.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,501.93 : 25,537.41 = 11,424.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,501.93/25,537.41 = 11,424.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,501.93x = 25,537.41 × 11,424.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,501.93x = 291,746,650.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,746,650.00/18,501.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,768.44

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