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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,438.98, 25,449.82 and 11,723.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,438.98, 25,449.82 and 11,723.29 is: 16,180.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,438.98 : 25,449.82 = 11,723.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,438.98/25,449.82 = 11,723.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,438.98x = 25,449.82 × 11,723.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,438.98x = 298,355,600.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,355,600.83/18,438.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,180.70

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