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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.03, 25,217.93 and 11,574.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.03, 25,217.93 and 11,574.29 is: 15,956.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.03 : 25,217.93 = 11,574.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.03/25,217.93 = 11,574.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.03x = 25,217.93 × 11,574.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.03x = 291,879,727.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,879,727.00/18,292.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,956.66

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