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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,319.24, 25,281.53 and 11,602.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,319.24, 25,281.53 and 11,602.41 is: 16,011.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,319.24 : 25,281.53 = 11,602.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,319.24/25,281.53 = 11,602.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,319.24x = 25,281.53 × 11,602.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,319.24x = 293,326,676.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,326,676.49/18,319.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,011.95

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