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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,701.44, 25,817.34 and 11,630.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,701.44, 25,817.34 and 11,630.14 is: 16,055.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,701.44 : 25,817.34 = 11,630.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,701.44/25,817.34 = 11,630.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,701.44x = 25,817.34 × 11,630.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,701.44x = 300,259,278.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,259,278.63/18,701.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,055.41

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