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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,399.72, 25,393.38 and 11,330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,399.72, 25,393.38 and 11,330.28 is: 15,636.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,399.72 : 25,393.38 = 11,330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,399.72/25,393.38 = 11,330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,399.72x = 25,393.38 × 11,330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,399.72x = 287,714,105.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,714,105.55/18,399.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,636.87

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