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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,557.68, 25,608.48 and 11,004.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,557.68, 25,608.48 and 11,004.72 is: 15,185.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,557.68 : 25,608.48 = 11,004.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,557.68/25,608.48 = 11,004.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,557.68x = 25,608.48 × 11,004.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,557.68x = 281,814,152.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,814,152.03/18,557.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,185.85

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