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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,304.74, 25,260.60 and 11,583.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,304.74, 25,260.60 and 11,583.36 is: 15,985.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,304.74 : 25,260.60 = 11,583.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,304.74/25,260.60 = 11,583.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,304.74x = 25,260.60 × 11,583.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,304.74x = 292,602,623.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,602,623.62/18,304.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,985.07

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