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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,591.53, 25,646.80 and 11,870.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,591.53, 25,646.80 and 11,870.09 is: 16,374.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,591.53 : 25,646.80 = 11,870.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,591.53/25,646.80 = 11,870.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,591.53x = 25,646.80 × 11,870.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,591.53x = 304,429,824.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,429,824.21/18,591.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,374.65

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