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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,297.38, 25,252.62 and 11,930.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,297.38, 25,252.62 and 11,930.78 is: 16,465.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,297.38 : 25,252.62 = 11,930.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,297.38/25,252.62 = 11,930.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,297.38x = 25,252.62 × 11,930.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,297.38x = 301,283,453.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,283,453.64/18,297.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,465.93

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