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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,755.52, 25,893.84 and 11,691.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,755.52, 25,893.84 and 11,691.51 is: 16,141.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,755.52 : 25,893.84 = 11,691.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,755.52/25,893.84 = 11,691.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,755.52x = 25,893.84 × 11,691.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,755.52x = 302,738,089.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,738,089.30/18,755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,141.28

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