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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,433.99, 25,437.94 and 11,620.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,433.99, 25,437.94 and 11,620.11 is: 16,035.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,433.99 : 25,437.94 = 11,620.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,433.99/25,437.94 = 11,620.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,433.99x = 25,437.94 × 11,620.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,433.99x = 295,591,660.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,591,660.97/18,433.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,035.14

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