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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,425.05, 25,419.34 and 11,339.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,425.05, 25,419.34 and 11,339.17 is: 15,643.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,425.05 : 25,419.34 = 11,339.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,425.05/25,419.34 = 11,339.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,425.05x = 25,419.34 × 11,339.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,425.05x = 288,234,217.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,234,217.55/18,425.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,643.61

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