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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,594.92, 25,665.86 and 11,517.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,594.92, 25,665.86 and 11,517.32 is: 15,896.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,594.92 : 25,665.86 = 11,517.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,594.92/25,665.86 = 11,517.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,594.92x = 25,665.86 × 11,517.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,594.92x = 295,601,922.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,601,922.70/18,594.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,896.92

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