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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,805.35, 25,954.04 and 11,637.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,805.35, 25,954.04 and 11,637.57 is: 16,061.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,805.35 : 25,954.04 = 11,637.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,805.35/25,954.04 = 11,637.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,805.35x = 25,954.04 × 11,637.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,805.35x = 302,041,892.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,041,892.17/18,805.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,061.49

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