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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,307.68, 25,273.20 and 11,687.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,307.68, 25,273.20 and 11,687.52 is: 16,134.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,307.68 : 25,273.20 = 11,687.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,307.68/25,273.20 = 11,687.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,307.68x = 25,273.20 × 11,687.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,307.68x = 295,381,030.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,381,030.46/18,307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,134.27

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