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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,544.74, 25,595.10 and 11,832.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,544.74, 25,595.10 and 11,832.45 is: 16,330.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,544.74 : 25,595.10 = 11,832.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,544.74/25,595.10 = 11,832.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,544.74x = 25,595.10 × 11,832.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,544.74x = 302,852,741.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,852,741.00/18,544.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,330.92

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