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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,554.82, 25,601.06 and 11,002.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,554.82, 25,601.06 and 11,002.92 is: 15,181.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,554.82 : 25,601.06 = 11,002.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,554.82/25,601.06 = 11,002.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,554.82x = 25,601.06 × 11,002.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,554.82x = 281,686,415.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,686,415.10/18,554.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,181.31

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