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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,397.26, 25,367.58 and 11,674.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,397.26, 25,367.58 and 11,674.26 is: 16,097.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,397.26 : 25,367.58 = 11,674.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,397.26/25,367.58 = 11,674.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,397.26x = 25,367.58 × 11,674.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,397.26x = 296,147,724.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,147,724.49/18,397.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,097.38

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