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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,744, 25,866.72 and 11,293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,744, 25,866.72 and 11,293.44 is: 15,584.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,744 : 25,866.72 = 11,293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,744/25,866.72 = 11,293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,744x = 25,866.72 × 11,293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,744x = 292,124,250.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,124,250.32/18,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,584.95

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