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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,372.00, 25,357.95 and 11,294.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,372.00, 25,357.95 and 11,294.32 is: 15,588.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,372.00 : 25,357.95 = 11,294.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,372.00/25,357.95 = 11,294.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,372.00x = 25,357.95 × 11,294.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,372.00x = 286,400,830.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,400,830.95/18,372.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,588.99

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