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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,397.08, 25,379.34 and 11,320.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,397.08, 25,379.34 and 11,320.92 is: 15,617.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,397.08 : 25,379.34 = 11,320.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,397.08/25,379.34 = 11,320.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,397.08x = 25,379.34 × 11,320.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,397.08x = 287,317,477.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,317,477.79/18,397.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,617.56

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