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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,552.37, 25,604.90 and 11,481.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,552.37, 25,604.90 and 11,481.07 is: 15,845.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,552.37 : 25,604.90 = 11,481.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,552.37/25,604.90 = 11,481.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,552.37x = 25,604.90 × 11,481.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,552.37x = 293,971,591.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,971,591.84/18,552.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,845.50

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