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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,377.99, 25,350.80 and 11,561.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,377.99, 25,350.80 and 11,561.15 is: 15,947.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,377.99 : 25,350.80 = 11,561.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,377.99/25,350.80 = 11,561.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,377.99x = 25,350.80 × 11,561.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,377.99x = 293,084,303.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,084,303.57/18,377.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,947.58

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