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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,238.86, 25,152.84 and 11,512.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,238.86, 25,152.84 and 11,512.86 is: 15,877.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,238.86 : 25,152.84 = 11,512.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,238.86/25,152.84 = 11,512.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,238.86x = 25,152.84 × 11,512.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,238.86x = 289,581,125.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,581,125.52/18,238.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,877.15

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