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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,555, 25,605.99 and 11,103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,555, 25,605.99 and 11,103 is: 15,322.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,555 : 25,605.99 = 11,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,555/25,605.99 = 11,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,555x = 25,605.99 × 11,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,555x = 284,303,306.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,303,306.97/18,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,322.19

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