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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,514.44, 25,558.36 and 11,809.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,514.44, 25,558.36 and 11,809.26 is: 16,302.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,514.44 : 25,558.36 = 11,809.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,514.44/25,558.36 = 11,809.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,514.44x = 25,558.36 × 11,809.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,514.44x = 301,825,318.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,825,318.41/18,514.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,302.16

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