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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,816.16, 25,983.50 and 12,113.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,816.16, 25,983.50 and 12,113.18 is: 16,727.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,816.16 : 25,983.50 = 12,113.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,816.16/25,983.50 = 12,113.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,816.16x = 25,983.50 × 12,113.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,816.16x = 314,742,846.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,742,846.14/18,816.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,727.26

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