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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,591.32, 25,646.50 and 11,869.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,591.32, 25,646.50 and 11,869.88 is: 16,374.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,591.32 : 25,646.50 = 11,869.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,591.32/25,646.50 = 11,869.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,591.32x = 25,646.50 × 11,869.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,591.32x = 304,420,719.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,420,719.51/18,591.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,374.35

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