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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,814.42, 25,957.99 and 11,744.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,814.42, 25,957.99 and 11,744.94 is: 16,204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,814.42 : 25,957.99 = 11,744.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,814.42/25,957.99 = 11,744.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,814.42x = 25,957.99 × 11,744.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,814.42x = 304,875,005.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,875,005.71/18,814.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,204.33

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