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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,372.21, 25,344.63 and 11,995.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,372.21, 25,344.63 and 11,995.80 is: 16,548.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,372.21 : 25,344.63 = 11,995.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,372.21/25,344.63 = 11,995.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,372.21x = 25,344.63 × 11,995.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,372.21x = 304,029,112.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,029,112.55/18,372.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,548.31

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