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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,834.96, 25,992.42 and 11,765.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,834.96, 25,992.42 and 11,765.46 is: 16,236.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,834.96 : 25,992.42 = 11,765.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,834.96/25,992.42 = 11,765.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,834.96x = 25,992.42 × 11,765.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,834.96x = 305,812,777.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,812,777.81/18,834.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,236.44

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