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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,214.83, 25,118.64 and 11,839.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,214.83, 25,118.64 and 11,839.05 is: 16,326.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,214.83 : 25,118.64 = 11,839.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,214.83/25,118.64 = 11,839.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,214.83x = 25,118.64 × 11,839.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,214.83x = 297,380,834.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,380,834.89/18,214.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,326.30

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