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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,293.76, 25,232.04 and 11,580.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,293.76, 25,232.04 and 11,580.48 is: 15,972.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,293.76 : 25,232.04 = 11,580.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,293.76/25,232.04 = 11,580.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,293.76x = 25,232.04 × 11,580.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,293.76x = 292,199,134.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,199,134.58/18,293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,972.61

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