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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,306.24, 25,262.67 and 11,584.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,306.24, 25,262.67 and 11,584.86 is: 15,987.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,306.24 : 25,262.67 = 11,584.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,306.24/25,262.67 = 11,584.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,306.24x = 25,262.67 × 11,584.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,306.24x = 292,664,495.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,664,495.18/18,306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,987.14

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