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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,658.38, 25,765.67 and 11,854.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,658.38, 25,765.67 and 11,854.60 is: 16,370.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,658.38 : 25,765.67 = 11,854.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,658.38/25,765.67 = 11,854.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,658.38x = 25,765.67 × 11,854.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,658.38x = 305,441,711.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,441,711.58/18,658.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,370.22

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