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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,258.30, 25,196.58 and 11,546.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,258.30, 25,196.58 and 11,546.82 is: 15,934.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,258.30 : 25,196.58 = 11,546.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,258.30/25,196.58 = 11,546.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,258.30x = 25,196.58 × 11,546.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,258.30x = 290,940,373.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,940,373.88/18,258.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,934.69

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