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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,631.45, 25,702.36 and 11,072.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,631.45, 25,702.36 and 11,072.42 is: 15,274.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,631.45 : 25,702.36 = 11,072.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,631.45/25,702.36 = 11,072.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,631.45x = 25,702.36 × 11,072.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,631.45x = 284,587,361.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,587,361.49/18,631.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,274.57

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