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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,310.38, 25,271.01 and 11,596.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,310.38, 25,271.01 and 11,596.63 is: 16,005.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,310.38 : 25,271.01 = 11,596.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,310.38/25,271.01 = 11,596.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,310.38x = 25,271.01 × 11,596.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,310.38x = 293,058,552.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,058,552.70/18,310.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,005.05

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