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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,669.90, 25,755.39 and 11,950.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,669.90, 25,755.39 and 11,950.14 is: 16,485.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,669.90 : 25,755.39 = 11,950.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,669.90/25,755.39 = 11,950.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,669.90x = 25,755.39 × 11,950.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,669.90x = 307,780,516.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,780,516.25/18,669.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,485.39

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