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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,314.64, 25,264.72 and 11,588.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,314.64, 25,264.72 and 11,588.71 is: 15,986.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,314.64 : 25,264.72 = 11,588.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,314.64/25,264.72 = 11,588.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,314.64x = 25,264.72 × 11,588.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,314.64x = 292,785,513.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,785,513.31/18,314.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,986.42

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