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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,546.59, 25,595.40 and 11,377.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,546.59, 25,595.40 and 11,377.31 is: 15,701.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,546.59 : 25,595.40 = 11,377.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,546.59/25,595.40 = 11,377.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,546.59x = 25,595.40 × 11,377.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,546.59x = 291,206,736.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,206,736.39/18,546.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,701.37

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