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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,377.24, 25,349.77 and 11,560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,377.24, 25,349.77 and 11,560.40 is: 15,946.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,377.24 : 25,349.77 = 11,560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,377.24/25,349.77 = 11,560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,377.24x = 25,349.77 × 11,560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,377.24x = 293,053,325.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,053,325.46/18,377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,946.54

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