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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,310.88, 25,271.71 and 11,597.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,310.88, 25,271.71 and 11,597.13 is: 16,005.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,310.88 : 25,271.71 = 11,597.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,310.88/25,271.71 = 11,597.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,310.88x = 25,271.71 × 11,597.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,310.88x = 293,079,121.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,079,121.85/18,310.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,005.74

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