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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,151.95, 25,038.82 and 11,425.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,151.95, 25,038.82 and 11,425.90 is: 15,760.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,151.95 : 25,038.82 = 11,425.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,151.95/25,038.82 = 11,425.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,151.95x = 25,038.82 × 11,425.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,151.95x = 286,091,052.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,091,052.07/18,151.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,760.90

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