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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,217.88, 25,151.61 and 11,941.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,217.88, 25,151.61 and 11,941.19 is: 16,486.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,217.88 : 25,151.61 = 11,941.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,217.88/25,151.61 = 11,941.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,217.88x = 25,151.61 × 11,941.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,217.88x = 300,340,028.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,340,028.06/18,217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,486.01

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