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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,718.68, 25,819.98 and 11,997.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,718.68, 25,819.98 and 11,997.36 is: 16,548.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,718.68 : 25,819.98 = 11,997.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,718.68/25,819.98 = 11,997.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,718.68x = 25,819.98 × 11,997.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,718.68x = 309,771,595.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,771,595.25/18,718.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,548.79

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