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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,514.42, 25,544.03 and 11,336.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,514.42, 25,544.03 and 11,336.83 is: 15,641.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,514.42 : 25,544.03 = 11,336.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,514.42/25,544.03 = 11,336.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,514.42x = 25,544.03 × 11,336.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,514.42x = 289,588,325.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,588,325.62/18,514.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,641.23

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