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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,313.56, 25,273.68 and 11,596.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,313.56, 25,273.68 and 11,596.74 is: 16,004.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,313.56 : 25,273.68 = 11,596.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,313.56/25,273.68 = 11,596.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,313.56x = 25,273.68 × 11,596.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,313.56x = 293,092,295.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,092,295.80/18,313.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,004.11

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