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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,151.33, 25,057.25 and 12,111.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,151.33, 25,057.25 and 12,111.61 is: 16,719.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,151.33 : 25,057.25 = 12,111.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,151.33/25,057.25 = 12,111.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,151.33x = 25,057.25 × 12,111.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,151.33x = 303,483,639.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,483,639.67/18,151.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,719.64

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