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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,614.16, 25,688.88 and 11,905.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,614.16, 25,688.88 and 11,905.92 is: 16,431.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,614.16 : 25,688.88 = 11,905.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,614.16/25,688.88 = 11,905.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,614.16x = 25,688.88 × 11,905.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,614.16x = 305,849,750.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,849,750.17/18,614.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,431.03

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