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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,453.82, 25,462.38 and 11,737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,453.82, 25,462.38 and 11,737 is: 16,194.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,453.82 : 25,462.38 = 11,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,453.82/25,462.38 = 11,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,453.82x = 25,462.38 × 11,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,453.82x = 298,851,954.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,851,954.06/18,453.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,194.58

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