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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,555.57, 25,593.84 and 11,477.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,555.57, 25,593.84 and 11,477.79 is: 15,831.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,555.57 : 25,593.84 = 11,477.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,555.57/25,593.84 = 11,477.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,555.57x = 25,593.84 × 11,477.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,555.57x = 293,760,720.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,760,720.81/18,555.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,831.40

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