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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,345.78, 25,318.74 and 11,274.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,345.78, 25,318.74 and 11,274.66 is: 15,559.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,345.78 : 25,318.74 = 11,274.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,345.78/25,318.74 = 11,274.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,345.78x = 25,318.74 × 11,274.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,345.78x = 285,460,185.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,460,185.13/18,345.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,559.99

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