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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,195.88, 25,112.74 and 11,911.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,195.88, 25,112.74 and 11,911.90 is: 16,440.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,195.88 : 25,112.74 = 11,911.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,195.88/25,112.74 = 11,911.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,195.88x = 25,112.74 × 11,911.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,195.88x = 299,140,322.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,140,322.04/18,195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,440.01

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