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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,606.84, 25,673.92 and 11,535

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,606.84, 25,673.92 and 11,535 is: 15,916.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,606.84 : 25,673.92 = 11,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,606.84/25,673.92 = 11,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,606.84x = 25,673.92 × 11,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,606.84x = 296,148,667.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,148,667.20/18,606.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,916.12

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