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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,246.59, 25,167.23 and 11,861.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,246.59, 25,167.23 and 11,861.27 is: 16,360.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,246.59 : 25,167.23 = 11,861.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,246.59/25,167.23 = 11,861.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,246.59x = 25,167.23 × 11,861.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,246.59x = 298,515,125.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,515,125.04/18,246.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,360.05

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