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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,311.06, 25,270.23 and 11,594.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,311.06, 25,270.23 and 11,594.24 is: 16,000.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,311.06 : 25,270.23 = 11,594.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,311.06/25,270.23 = 11,594.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,311.06x = 25,270.23 × 11,594.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,311.06x = 292,989,111.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,989,111.48/18,311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,000.66

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