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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,290, 25,245.96 and 11,666

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,290, 25,245.96 and 11,666 is: 16,102.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,290 : 25,245.96 = 11,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,290/25,245.96 = 11,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,290x = 25,245.96 × 11,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,290x = 294,519,369.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,519,369.36/18,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,102.75

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