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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,310.56, 25,269.54 and 11,593.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,310.56, 25,269.54 and 11,593.74 is: 15,999.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,310.56 : 25,269.54 = 11,593.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,310.56/25,269.54 = 11,593.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,310.56x = 25,269.54 × 11,593.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,310.56x = 292,968,476.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,968,476.68/18,310.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,999.97

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