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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,285.30, 25,233.84 and 11,573.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,285.30, 25,233.84 and 11,573.82 is: 15,971.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,285.30 : 25,233.84 = 11,573.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,285.30/25,233.84 = 11,573.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,285.30x = 25,233.84 × 11,573.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,285.30x = 292,051,922.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,051,922.07/18,285.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,971.95

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