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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,344.68, 25,306 and 11,618.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,344.68, 25,306 and 11,618.44 is: 16,027.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,344.68 : 25,306 = 11,618.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,344.68/25,306 = 11,618.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,344.68x = 25,306 × 11,618.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,344.68x = 294,016,242.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,016,242.64/18,344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,027.33

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