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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,290.52, 25,250.34 and 11,583.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,290.52, 25,250.34 and 11,583.16 is: 15,990.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,290.52 : 25,250.34 = 11,583.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,290.52/25,250.34 = 11,583.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,290.52x = 25,250.34 × 11,583.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,290.52x = 292,478,728.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,478,728.27/18,290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,990.73

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