Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,372.79, 25,350.01 and 11,656
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,372.79, 25,350.01 and 11,656 is: 16,082.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,372.79 : 25,350.01 = 11,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,372.79/25,350.01 = 11,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,372.79x = 25,350.01 × 11,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,372.79x = 295,479,716.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,479,716.56/18,372.79 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,082.46
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