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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,304.98, 25,260.95 and 11,583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,304.98, 25,260.95 and 11,583.60 is: 15,985.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,304.98 : 25,260.95 = 11,583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,304.98/25,260.95 = 11,583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,304.98x = 25,260.95 × 11,583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,304.98x = 292,612,740.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,612,740.42/18,304.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,985.42

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