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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,346.46, 25,311.93 and 11,178.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,346.46, 25,311.93 and 11,178.86 is: 15,423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,346.46 : 25,311.93 = 11,178.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,346.46/25,311.93 = 11,178.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,346.46x = 25,311.93 × 11,178.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,346.46x = 282,958,521.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,958,521.80/18,346.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,423.06

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