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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,284.58, 25,241.50 and 11,573.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,284.58, 25,241.50 and 11,573.46 is: 15,976.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,284.58 : 25,241.50 = 11,573.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,284.58/25,241.50 = 11,573.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,284.58x = 25,241.50 × 11,573.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,284.58x = 292,131,490.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,131,490.59/18,284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,976.93

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