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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,832.52, 25,993.92 and 11,754.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,832.52, 25,993.92 and 11,754.68 is: 16,224.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,832.52 : 25,993.92 = 11,754.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,832.52/25,993.92 = 11,754.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,832.52x = 25,993.92 × 11,754.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,832.52x = 305,550,211.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,550,211.55/18,832.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,224.61

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