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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,425.32, 25,431.04 and 11,709.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,425.32, 25,431.04 and 11,709.63 is: 16,161.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,425.32 : 25,431.04 = 11,709.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,425.32/25,431.04 = 11,709.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,425.32x = 25,431.04 × 11,709.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,425.32x = 297,788,010.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,788,010.37/18,425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,161.90

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