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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,301.20, 25,252.22 and 11,589.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,301.20, 25,252.22 and 11,589.05 is: 15,990.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,301.20 : 25,252.22 = 11,589.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,301.20/25,252.22 = 11,589.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,301.20x = 25,252.22 × 11,589.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,301.20x = 292,649,212.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,649,212.38/18,301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,990.71

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