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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,362.78, 25,344.30 and 11,656.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,362.78, 25,344.30 and 11,656.40 is: 16,088.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,362.78 : 25,344.30 = 11,656.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,362.78/25,344.30 = 11,656.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,362.78x = 25,344.30 × 11,656.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,362.78x = 295,423,298.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,423,298.52/18,362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,088.16

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