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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,508.39, 25,544.37 and 11,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,508.39, 25,544.37 and 11,797 is: 16,281.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,508.39 : 25,544.37 = 11,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,508.39/25,544.37 = 11,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,508.39x = 25,544.37 × 11,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,508.39x = 301,346,932.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,346,932.89/18,508.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,281.64

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