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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,189.26, 25,086.94 and 11,817.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,189.26, 25,086.94 and 11,817.89 is: 16,299.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,189.26 : 25,086.94 = 11,817.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,189.26/25,086.94 = 11,817.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,189.26x = 25,086.94 × 11,817.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,189.26x = 296,474,638.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,474,638.27/18,189.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,299.44

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