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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,330.92, 25,299.37 and 11,617.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,330.92, 25,299.37 and 11,617.17 is: 16,033.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,330.92 : 25,299.37 = 11,617.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,330.92/25,299.37 = 11,617.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,330.92x = 25,299.37 × 11,617.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,330.92x = 293,907,082.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,907,082.18/18,330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,033.41

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