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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,253.17, 25,189.56 and 11,965.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,253.17, 25,189.56 and 11,965.50 is: 16,512.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,253.17 : 25,189.56 = 11,965.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,253.17/25,189.56 = 11,965.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,253.17x = 25,189.56 × 11,965.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,253.17x = 301,405,680.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,405,680.18/18,253.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,512.51

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