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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,369.56, 25,350.78 and 11,298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,369.56, 25,350.78 and 11,298.32 is: 15,592.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,369.56 : 25,350.78 = 11,298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,369.56/25,350.78 = 11,298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,369.56x = 25,350.78 × 11,298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,369.56x = 286,421,224.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,421,224.69/18,369.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,592.17

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