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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,741.16, 25,869.54 and 11,293.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,741.16, 25,869.54 and 11,293.48 is: 15,589.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,741.16 : 25,869.54 = 11,293.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,741.16/25,869.54 = 11,293.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,741.16x = 25,869.54 × 11,293.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,741.16x = 292,157,132.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,157,132.60/18,741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,589.06

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