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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.52, 25,253.10 and 11,585.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.52, 25,253.10 and 11,585.16 is: 15,993.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.52 : 25,253.10 = 11,585.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.52/25,253.10 = 11,585.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.52x = 25,253.10 × 11,585.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.52x = 292,561,204.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,561,204.00/18,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,993.49

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