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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,687.84, 25,774.63 and 11,974.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,687.84, 25,774.63 and 11,974.09 is: 16,514.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,687.84 : 25,774.63 = 11,974.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,687.84/25,774.63 = 11,974.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,687.84x = 25,774.63 × 11,974.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,687.84x = 308,627,739.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,627,739.34/18,687.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,514.90

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