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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,831.36, 25,985.16 and 11,658

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,831.36, 25,985.16 and 11,658 is: 16,086.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,831.36 : 25,985.16 = 11,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,831.36/25,985.16 = 11,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,831.36x = 25,985.16 × 11,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,831.36x = 302,934,995.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,934,995.28/18,831.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,086.73

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