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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,663.36, 25,752.99 and 11,497.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,663.36, 25,752.99 and 11,497.02 is: 15,864.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,663.36 : 25,752.99 = 11,497.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,663.36/25,752.99 = 11,497.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,663.36x = 25,752.99 × 11,497.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,663.36x = 296,082,641.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,082,641.09/18,663.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,864.38

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