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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,614.64, 25,694.19 and 11,918.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,614.64, 25,694.19 and 11,918.30 is: 16,451.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,614.64 : 25,694.19 = 11,918.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,614.64/25,694.19 = 11,918.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,614.64x = 25,694.19 × 11,918.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,614.64x = 306,230,936.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,230,936.21/18,614.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,451.08

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