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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,696.49, 25,803.95 and 11,989.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,696.49, 25,803.95 and 11,989.69 is: 16,547.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,696.49 : 25,803.95 = 11,989.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,696.49/25,803.95 = 11,989.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,696.49x = 25,803.95 × 11,989.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,696.49x = 309,381,361.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,381,361.28/18,696.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,547.56

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