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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,806.60, 25,953.28 and 11,733.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,806.60, 25,953.28 and 11,733.14 is: 16,191.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,806.60 : 25,953.28 = 11,733.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,806.60/25,953.28 = 11,733.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,806.60x = 25,953.28 × 11,733.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,806.60x = 304,513,467.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,513,467.70/18,806.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,191.84

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