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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,262.83, 25,202.97 and 11,975.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,262.83, 25,202.97 and 11,975.07 is: 16,525.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,262.83 : 25,202.97 = 11,975.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,262.83/25,202.97 = 11,975.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,262.83x = 25,202.97 × 11,975.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,262.83x = 301,807,329.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,807,329.96/18,262.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,525.77

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