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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,618.85, 25,689.72 and 11,541.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,618.85, 25,689.72 and 11,541.88 is: 15,925.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,618.85 : 25,689.72 = 11,541.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,618.85/25,689.72 = 11,541.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,618.85x = 25,689.72 × 11,541.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,618.85x = 296,507,665.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,507,665.47/18,618.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,925.13

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