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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,565.31, 25,617.81 and 11,854.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,565.31, 25,617.81 and 11,854.86 is: 16,358.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,565.31 : 25,617.81 = 11,854.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,565.31/25,617.81 = 11,854.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,565.31x = 25,617.81 × 11,854.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,565.31x = 303,695,551.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,695,551.06/18,565.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,358.23

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