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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,296.97, 25,240.53 and 11,571.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,296.97, 25,240.53 and 11,571.27 is: 15,962.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296.97 : 25,240.53 = 11,571.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296.97/25,240.53 = 11,571.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296.97x = 25,240.53 × 11,571.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296.97x = 292,064,987.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,064,987.57/18,296.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,962.48

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