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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,550.08, 25,596 and 11,098.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,550.08, 25,596 and 11,098.08 is: 15,313.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,550.08 : 25,596 = 11,098.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,550.08/25,596 = 11,098.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,550.08x = 25,596 × 11,098.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,550.08x = 284,066,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,066,455.68/18,550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,313.49

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