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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,189.36, 25,098.48 and 11,478.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,189.36, 25,098.48 and 11,478.69 is: 15,838.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,189.36 : 25,098.48 = 11,478.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,189.36/25,098.48 = 11,478.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,189.36x = 25,098.48 × 11,478.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,189.36x = 288,097,671.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,097,671.39/18,189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,838.80

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