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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,307.74, 25,267.38 and 11,593.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,307.74, 25,267.38 and 11,593.98 is: 16,001.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,307.74 : 25,267.38 = 11,593.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,307.74/25,267.38 = 11,593.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,307.74x = 25,267.38 × 11,593.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,307.74x = 292,949,498.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,949,498.37/18,307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,001.40

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