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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,498.93, 25,536.96 and 11,793.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,498.93, 25,536.96 and 11,793.75 is: 16,280.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,498.93 : 25,536.96 = 11,793.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,498.93/25,536.96 = 11,793.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,498.93x = 25,536.96 × 11,793.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,498.93x = 301,176,522
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,176,522/18,498.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,280.75

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