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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,313.06, 25,272.99 and 11,596.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,313.06, 25,272.99 and 11,596.24 is: 16,003.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,313.06 : 25,272.99 = 11,596.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,313.06/25,272.99 = 11,596.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,313.06x = 25,272.99 × 11,596.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,313.06x = 293,071,657.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,071,657.56/18,313.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,003.42

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