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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,329.92, 25,297.99 and 11,616.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,329.92, 25,297.99 and 11,616.17 is: 16,032.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,329.92 : 25,297.99 = 11,616.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,329.92/25,297.99 = 11,616.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,329.92x = 25,297.99 × 11,616.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,329.92x = 293,865,596.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,865,596.97/18,329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,032.02

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