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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,664.53, 25,747.97 and 11,944.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,664.53, 25,747.97 and 11,944.77 is: 16,477.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,664.53 : 25,747.97 = 11,944.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,664.53/25,747.97 = 11,944.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,664.53x = 25,747.97 × 11,944.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,664.53x = 307,553,579.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,553,579.62/18,664.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,477.97

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