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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,545.74, 25,596.48 and 11,833.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,545.74, 25,596.48 and 11,833.45 is: 16,332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,545.74 : 25,596.48 = 11,833.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,545.74/25,596.48 = 11,833.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,545.74x = 25,596.48 × 11,833.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,545.74x = 302,894,666.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,894,666.26/18,545.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,332.30

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