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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.36, 25,166.72 and 11,875.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.36, 25,166.72 and 11,875.79 is: 16,391.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.36 : 25,166.72 = 11,875.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.36/25,166.72 = 11,875.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.36x = 25,166.72 × 11,875.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.36x = 298,874,622.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,874,622.33/18,233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,391.64

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