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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.60, 25,232.96 and 11,571.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.60, 25,232.96 and 11,571.04 is: 15,977.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.60 : 25,232.96 = 11,571.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.60/25,232.96 = 11,571.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.60x = 25,232.96 × 11,571.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.60x = 291,971,589.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,971,589.48/18,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,977.78

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