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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,341.28, 25,301.52 and 11,615.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,341.28, 25,301.52 and 11,615.52 is: 16,023.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,341.28 : 25,301.52 = 11,615.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,341.28/25,301.52 = 11,615.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,341.28x = 25,301.52 × 11,615.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,341.28x = 293,890,311.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,890,311.59/18,341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,023.44

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