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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,614.64, 25,692.12 and 11,804.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,614.64, 25,692.12 and 11,804.25 is: 16,292.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,614.64 : 25,692.12 = 11,804.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,614.64/25,692.12 = 11,804.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,614.64x = 25,692.12 × 11,804.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,614.64x = 303,276,207.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,276,207.51/18,614.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,292.35

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