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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,182.37, 25,098.82 and 11,466.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,182.37, 25,098.82 and 11,466.66 is: 15,828.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,182.37 : 25,098.82 = 11,466.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,182.37/25,098.82 = 11,466.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,182.37x = 25,098.82 × 11,466.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,182.37x = 287,799,606.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,799,606.67/18,182.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,828.50

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