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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,186.58, 25,100.93 and 11,383.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,186.58, 25,100.93 and 11,383.76 is: 15,711.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,186.58 : 25,100.93 = 11,383.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,186.58/25,100.93 = 11,383.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,186.58x = 25,100.93 × 11,383.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,186.58x = 285,742,962.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,742,962.90/18,186.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,711.75

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