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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,361.69, 25,330.10 and 11,985.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,361.69, 25,330.10 and 11,985.32 is: 16,533.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,361.69 : 25,330.10 = 11,985.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,361.69/25,330.10 = 11,985.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,361.69x = 25,330.10 × 11,985.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,361.69x = 303,589,357.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,589,357.53/18,361.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,533.85

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