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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,149.08, 25,039.22 and 11,865.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,149.08, 25,039.22 and 11,865.08 is: 16,369.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,149.08 : 25,039.22 = 11,865.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,149.08/25,039.22 = 11,865.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,149.08x = 25,039.22 × 11,865.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,149.08x = 297,092,348.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,092,348.44/18,149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,369.55

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