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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,525.33, 25,568.93 and 11,809.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,525.33, 25,568.93 and 11,809.42 is: 16,299.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,525.33 : 25,568.93 = 11,809.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,525.33/25,568.93 = 11,809.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,525.33x = 25,568.93 × 11,809.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,525.33x = 301,954,198.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,954,198.92/18,525.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,299.53

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