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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,627.15, 25,687.87 and 11,901.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,627.15, 25,687.87 and 11,901.12 is: 16,412.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,627.15 : 25,687.87 = 11,901.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,627.15/25,687.87 = 11,901.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,627.15x = 25,687.87 × 11,901.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,627.15x = 305,714,423.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,714,423.41/18,627.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,412.30

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