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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,537.41, 25,584.99 and 11,825.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,537.41, 25,584.99 and 11,825.08 is: 16,320.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,537.41 : 25,584.99 = 11,825.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,537.41/25,584.99 = 11,825.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,537.41x = 25,584.99 × 11,825.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,537.41x = 302,544,553.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,544,553.55/18,537.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,320.76

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