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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,179.40, 25,076.88 and 11,453.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,179.40, 25,076.88 and 11,453.16 is: 15,798.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,179.40 : 25,076.88 = 11,453.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,179.40/25,076.88 = 11,453.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,179.40x = 25,076.88 × 11,453.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,179.40x = 287,209,518.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,209,518.94/18,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,798.62

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