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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,549.92, 25,597.96 and 11,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,549.92, 25,597.96 and 11,004.80 is: 15,186.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,549.92 : 25,597.96 = 11,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,549.92/25,597.96 = 11,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,549.92x = 25,597.96 × 11,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,549.92x = 281,700,430.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,700,430.21/18,549.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,186.07

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