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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,556.14, 25,602.62 and 11,004.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,556.14, 25,602.62 and 11,004.17 is: 15,182.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,556.14 : 25,602.62 = 11,004.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,556.14/25,602.62 = 11,004.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,556.14x = 25,602.62 × 11,004.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,556.14x = 281,735,399.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,735,399.89/18,556.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,182.87

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