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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,315.76, 25,262.40 and 11,602.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,315.76, 25,262.40 and 11,602.48 is: 16,002.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,315.76 : 25,262.40 = 11,602.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,315.76/25,262.40 = 11,602.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,315.76x = 25,262.40 × 11,602.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,315.76x = 293,106,490.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,106,490.75/18,315.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,002.97

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