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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,376.88, 25,360.70 and 11,301.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,376.88, 25,360.70 and 11,301.93 is: 15,597.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,376.88 : 25,360.70 = 11,301.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,376.88/25,360.70 = 11,301.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,376.88x = 25,360.70 × 11,301.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,376.88x = 286,624,799.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,624,799.64/18,376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,597.04

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