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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,402, 25,411.62 and 11,689.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,402, 25,411.62 and 11,689.78 is: 16,142.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,402 : 25,411.62 = 11,689.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,402/25,411.62 = 11,689.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,402x = 25,411.62 × 11,689.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,402x = 297,056,247.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,056,247.24/18,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,142.61

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