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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,718.59, 25,808.31 and 11,993.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,718.59, 25,808.31 and 11,993.16 is: 16,535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,718.59 : 25,808.31 = 11,993.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,718.59/25,808.31 = 11,993.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,718.59x = 25,808.31 × 11,993.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,718.59x = 309,523,191.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,523,191.16/18,718.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,535.60

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