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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,366.54, 25,341.41 and 11,649.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,366.54, 25,341.41 and 11,649.72 is: 16,073.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,366.54 : 25,341.41 = 11,649.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,366.54/25,341.41 = 11,649.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,366.54x = 25,341.41 × 11,649.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,366.54x = 295,220,272.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,220,272.66/18,366.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,073.81

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