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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.47, 25,234.34 and 11,566.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.47, 25,234.34 and 11,566.77 is: 15,956.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.47 : 25,234.34 = 11,566.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.47/25,234.34 = 11,566.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.47x = 25,234.34 × 11,566.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.47x = 291,879,749.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,879,749.05/18,292.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,956.28

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