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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.98, 25,037.50 and 11,424.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.98, 25,037.50 and 11,424.94 is: 15,759.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.98 : 25,037.50 = 11,424.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.98/25,037.50 = 11,424.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.98x = 25,037.50 × 11,424.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.98x = 286,051,844.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,051,844.09/18,150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,759.58

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