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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,314.76, 25,267.21 and 11,948.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,314.76, 25,267.21 and 11,948.83 is: 16,484.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,314.76 : 25,267.21 = 11,948.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,314.76/25,267.21 = 11,948.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,314.76x = 25,267.21 × 11,948.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,314.76x = 301,913,596.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,913,596.86/18,314.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,484.71

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