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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,507.93, 25,545.69 and 11,430.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,507.93, 25,545.69 and 11,430.30 is: 15,776.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,507.93 : 25,545.69 = 11,430.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,507.93/25,545.69 = 11,430.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,507.93x = 25,545.69 × 11,430.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,507.93x = 291,994,900.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,994,900.41/18,507.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,776.75

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