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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,179.76, 25,087.92 and 11,469.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,179.76, 25,087.92 and 11,469.72 is: 15,828.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,179.76 : 25,087.92 = 11,469.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,179.76/25,087.92 = 11,469.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,179.76x = 25,087.92 × 11,469.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,179.76x = 287,751,417.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,751,417.78/18,179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,828.12

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