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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,535.78, 25,566.09 and 11,814.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,535.78, 25,566.09 and 11,814.46 is: 16,295.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,535.78 : 25,566.09 = 11,814.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,535.78/25,566.09 = 11,814.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,535.78x = 25,566.09 × 11,814.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,535.78x = 302,049,547.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,049,547.66/18,535.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,295.49

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