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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,344.34, 25,314.93 and 11,172.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,344.34, 25,314.93 and 11,172.60 is: 15,418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,344.34 : 25,314.93 = 11,172.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,344.34/25,314.93 = 11,172.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,344.34x = 25,314.93 × 11,172.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,344.34x = 282,833,586.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,833,586.92/18,344.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,418.03

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