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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,174.24, 25,092.48 and 11,897.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,174.24, 25,092.48 and 11,897.76 is: 16,426.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,174.24 : 25,092.48 = 11,897.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,174.24/25,092.48 = 11,897.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,174.24x = 25,092.48 × 11,897.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,174.24x = 298,544,304.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,544,304.84/18,174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,426.78

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