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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,294.47, 25,237.09 and 11,568.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,294.47, 25,237.09 and 11,568.77 is: 15,959.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,294.47 : 25,237.09 = 11,568.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,294.47/25,237.09 = 11,568.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,294.47x = 25,237.09 × 11,568.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,294.47x = 291,962,089.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,962,089.68/18,294.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,959.04

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