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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,805.17, 25,940.84 and 11,986.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,805.17, 25,940.84 and 11,986.53 is: 16,534.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,805.17 : 25,940.84 = 11,986.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,805.17/25,940.84 = 11,986.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,805.17x = 25,940.84 × 11,986.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,805.17x = 310,940,596.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,940,596.95/18,805.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,534.85

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