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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.33, 25,191.74 and 11,537.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.33, 25,191.74 and 11,537.52 is: 15,922.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.33 : 25,191.74 = 11,537.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.33/25,191.74 = 11,537.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.33x = 25,191.74 × 11,537.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.33x = 290,650,095.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,650,095.19/18,254.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,922.26

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