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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,337.46, 25,306.41 and 11,266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,337.46, 25,306.41 and 11,266.16 is: 15,547.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,337.46 : 25,306.41 = 11,266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,337.46/25,306.41 = 11,266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,337.46x = 25,306.41 × 11,266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,337.46x = 285,105,937.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,105,937.55/18,337.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,547.74

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