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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,280.08, 25,235.28 and 11,568.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,280.08, 25,235.28 and 11,568.96 is: 15,970.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,280.08 : 25,235.28 = 11,568.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,280.08/25,235.28 = 11,568.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,280.08x = 25,235.28 × 11,568.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,280.08x = 291,945,944.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,945,944.91/18,280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,970.71

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