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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,399.76, 25,381.56 and 11,680.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,399.76, 25,381.56 and 11,680.84 is: 16,113.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,399.76 : 25,381.56 = 11,680.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,399.76/25,381.56 = 11,680.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,399.76x = 25,381.56 × 11,680.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,399.76x = 296,477,941.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,477,941.31/18,399.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,113.14

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