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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,667.03, 25,751.42 and 11,947.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,667.03, 25,751.42 and 11,947.27 is: 16,481.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,667.03 : 25,751.42 = 11,947.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,667.03/25,751.42 = 11,947.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,667.03x = 25,751.42 × 11,947.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,667.03x = 307,659,167.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,659,167.62/18,667.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,481.42

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