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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,510.24, 25,536.96 and 11,794.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,510.24, 25,536.96 and 11,794.66 is: 16,272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,510.24 : 25,536.96 = 11,794.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,510.24/25,536.96 = 11,794.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,510.24x = 25,536.96 × 11,794.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,510.24x = 301,199,760.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,199,760.63/18,510.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,272.06

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