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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,592.08, 25,655.85 and 11,038.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,592.08, 25,655.85 and 11,038.02 is: 15,231.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,592.08 : 25,655.85 = 11,038.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,592.08/25,655.85 = 11,038.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,592.08x = 25,655.85 × 11,038.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,592.08x = 283,189,785.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,189,785.42/18,592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,231.74

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