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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,807.60, 25,954.65 and 11,734.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,807.60, 25,954.65 and 11,734.14 is: 16,193.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,807.60 : 25,954.65 = 11,734.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,807.60/25,954.65 = 11,734.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,807.60x = 25,954.65 × 11,734.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,807.60x = 304,555,496.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,555,496.75/18,807.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,193.21

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