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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,228.77, 25,160.39 and 11,871.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,228.77, 25,160.39 and 11,871.23 is: 16,385.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,228.77 : 25,160.39 = 11,871.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,228.77/25,160.39 = 11,871.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,228.77x = 25,160.39 × 11,871.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,228.77x = 298,684,591.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,684,591.42/18,228.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,385.34

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