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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,370.67, 25,343.98 and 11,995.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,370.67, 25,343.98 and 11,995.06 is: 16,548.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,370.67 : 25,343.98 = 11,995.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,370.67/25,343.98 = 11,995.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,370.67x = 25,343.98 × 11,995.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,370.67x = 304,002,560.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,002,560.74/18,370.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,548.26

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