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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,223.79, 25,154.64 and 11,839.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,223.79, 25,154.64 and 11,839.14 is: 16,341.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,223.79 : 25,154.64 = 11,839.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,223.79/25,154.64 = 11,839.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,223.79x = 25,154.64 × 11,839.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,223.79x = 297,809,304.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,809,304.61/18,223.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,341.79

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