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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,697.99, 25,806.02 and 11,991.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,697.99, 25,806.02 and 11,991.19 is: 16,549.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,697.99 : 25,806.02 = 11,991.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,697.99/25,806.02 = 11,991.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,697.99x = 25,806.02 × 11,991.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,697.99x = 309,444,888.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,444,888.96/18,697.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,549.63

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