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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,701.64, 25,795.08 and 11,989.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,701.64, 25,795.08 and 11,989.20 is: 16,536.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,701.64 : 25,795.08 = 11,989.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,701.64/25,795.08 = 11,989.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,701.64x = 25,795.08 × 11,989.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,701.64x = 309,262,373.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,262,373.14/18,701.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,536.64

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