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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,288.56, 25,229.49 and 11,912.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,288.56, 25,229.49 and 11,912.85 is: 16,434.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,288.56 : 25,229.49 = 11,912.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,288.56/25,229.49 = 11,912.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,288.56x = 25,229.49 × 11,912.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,288.56x = 300,555,129.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,555,129.95/18,288.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,434.06

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