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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,172.64, 25,072.02 and 11,807.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,172.64, 25,072.02 and 11,807.24 is: 16,289.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,172.64 : 25,072.02 = 11,807.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,172.64/25,072.02 = 11,807.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,172.64x = 25,072.02 × 11,807.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,172.64x = 296,031,357.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,031,357.42/18,172.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,289.95

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