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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,278.39, 25,228.46 and 11,893.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,278.39, 25,228.46 and 11,893.97 is: 16,416.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,278.39 : 25,228.46 = 11,893.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,278.39/25,228.46 = 11,893.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,278.39x = 25,228.46 × 11,893.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,278.39x = 300,066,639.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,066,639.19/18,278.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,416.47

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