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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,316.55, 25,271.64 and 11,511.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,316.55, 25,271.64 and 11,511.33 is: 15,882.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,316.55 : 25,271.64 = 11,511.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,316.55/25,271.64 = 11,511.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,316.55x = 25,271.64 × 11,511.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,316.55x = 290,910,187.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,910,187.68/18,316.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,882.37

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