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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,381.86, 25,356.48 and 11,303.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,381.86, 25,356.48 and 11,303.27 is: 15,592.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,381.86 : 25,356.48 = 11,303.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,381.86/25,356.48 = 11,303.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,381.86x = 25,356.48 × 11,303.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,381.86x = 286,611,139.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,611,139.69/18,381.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,592.06

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