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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,195.38, 25,112.05 and 11,911.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,195.38, 25,112.05 and 11,911.40 is: 16,439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,195.38 : 25,112.05 = 11,911.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,195.38/25,112.05 = 11,911.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,195.38x = 25,112.05 × 11,911.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,195.38x = 299,119,517.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,119,517.03/18,195.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,439.32

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