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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,299.48, 25,264.13 and 11,590.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,299.48, 25,264.13 and 11,590.83 is: 16,002.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,299.48 : 25,264.13 = 11,590.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,299.48/25,264.13 = 11,590.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,299.48x = 25,264.13 × 11,590.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,299.48x = 292,832,177.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,832,177.97/18,299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,002.22

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