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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,366.46, 25,341.29 and 11,649.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,366.46, 25,341.29 and 11,649.64 is: 16,073.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,366.46 : 25,341.29 = 11,649.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,366.46/25,341.29 = 11,649.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,366.46x = 25,341.29 × 11,649.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,366.46x = 295,216,905.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,216,905.64/18,366.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,073.70

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