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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,830.14, 25,983.69 and 11,274.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,830.14, 25,983.69 and 11,274.94 is: 15,558.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,830.14 : 25,983.69 = 11,274.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,830.14/25,983.69 = 11,274.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,830.14x = 25,983.69 × 11,274.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,830.14x = 292,964,545.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,964,545.73/18,830.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,558.28

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