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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,315.26, 25,267.90 and 11,949.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,315.26, 25,267.90 and 11,949.33 is: 16,485.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,315.26 : 25,267.90 = 11,949.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,315.26/25,267.90 = 11,949.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,315.26x = 25,267.90 × 11,949.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,315.26x = 301,934,475.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,934,475.51/18,315.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,485.40

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