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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,335.36, 25,289.36 and 11,950.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,335.36, 25,289.36 and 11,950.08 is: 16,482.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,335.36 : 25,289.36 = 11,950.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,335.36/25,289.36 = 11,950.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,335.36x = 25,289.36 × 11,950.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,335.36x = 302,209,875.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,209,875.15/18,335.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,482.35

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