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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,238.14, 25,173.41 and 11,882.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,238.14, 25,173.41 and 11,882.18 is: 16,400.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,238.14 : 25,173.41 = 11,882.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,238.14/25,173.41 = 11,882.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,238.14x = 25,173.41 × 11,882.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,238.14x = 299,114,892.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,114,892.67/18,238.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,400.52

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