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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,682.13, 25,781.34 and 11,608.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,682.13, 25,781.34 and 11,608.55 is: 16,019.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,682.13 : 25,781.34 = 11,608.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,682.13/25,781.34 = 11,608.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,682.13x = 25,781.34 × 11,608.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,682.13x = 299,283,845.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,283,845.55/18,682.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,019.80

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