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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,507.84, 25,549.12 and 11,802.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,507.84, 25,549.12 and 11,802.44 is: 16,292.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,507.84 : 25,549.12 = 11,802.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,507.84/25,549.12 = 11,802.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,507.84x = 25,549.12 × 11,802.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,507.84x = 301,541,955.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,541,955.85/18,507.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,292.66

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