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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,628.43, 25,696.98 and 11,809.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,628.43, 25,696.98 and 11,809.98 is: 16,291.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,628.43 : 25,696.98 = 11,809.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,628.43/25,696.98 = 11,809.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,628.43x = 25,696.98 × 11,809.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,628.43x = 303,480,819.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,480,819.86/18,628.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,291.28

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