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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,382.24, 25,367.76 and 11,304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,382.24, 25,367.76 and 11,304.48 is: 15,600.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,382.24 : 25,367.76 = 11,304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,382.24/25,367.76 = 11,304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,382.24x = 25,367.76 × 11,304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,382.24x = 286,769,335.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,769,335.56/18,382.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,600.35

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