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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,555.48, 25,607.62 and 11,006.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,555.48, 25,607.62 and 11,006.28 is: 15,189.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,555.48 : 25,607.62 = 11,006.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,555.48/25,607.62 = 11,006.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,555.48x = 25,607.62 × 11,006.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,555.48x = 281,844,635.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,844,635.85/18,555.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,189.29

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