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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,513.94, 25,561.02 and 11,444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,513.94, 25,561.02 and 11,444.44 is: 15,800.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,513.94 : 25,561.02 = 11,444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,513.94/25,561.02 = 11,444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,513.94x = 25,561.02 × 11,444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,513.94x = 292,531,559.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,531,559.73/18,513.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,800.61

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