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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,214.88, 25,147.46 and 11,938.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,214.88, 25,147.46 and 11,938.19 is: 16,481.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,214.88 : 25,147.46 = 11,938.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,214.88/25,147.46 = 11,938.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,214.88x = 25,147.46 × 11,938.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,214.88x = 300,215,059.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,215,059.61/18,214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,481.86

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