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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,556.39, 25,606.73 and 11,003.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,556.39, 25,606.73 and 11,003.45 is: 15,184.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,556.39 : 25,606.73 = 11,003.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,556.39/25,606.73 = 11,003.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,556.39x = 25,606.73 × 11,003.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,556.39x = 281,762,272.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,762,272.69/18,556.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,184.11

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