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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,350.28, 25,337.61 and 11,978.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,350.28, 25,337.61 and 11,978.82 is: 16,540.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,350.28 : 25,337.61 = 11,978.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,350.28/25,337.61 = 11,978.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,350.28x = 25,337.61 × 11,978.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,350.28x = 303,514,669.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,514,669.42/18,350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,540.06

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