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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,297.89, 25,250.09 and 11,826.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,297.89, 25,250.09 and 11,826.19 is: 16,319.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,297.89 : 25,250.09 = 11,826.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,297.89/25,250.09 = 11,826.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,297.89x = 25,250.09 × 11,826.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,297.89x = 298,612,361.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,612,361.86/18,297.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,319.50

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