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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,164.62, 25,083.57 and 11,462.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,164.62, 25,083.57 and 11,462.14 is: 15,828.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,164.62 : 25,083.57 = 11,462.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,164.62/25,083.57 = 11,462.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,164.62x = 25,083.57 × 11,462.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,164.62x = 287,511,391.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,511,391.04/18,164.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,828.10

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