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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,604.84, 25,671.16 and 11,533

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,604.84, 25,671.16 and 11,533 is: 15,913.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,604.84 : 25,671.16 = 11,533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,604.84/25,671.16 = 11,533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,604.84x = 25,671.16 × 11,533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,604.84x = 296,065,488.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,065,488.28/18,604.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,913.36

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