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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,592.42, 25,653.48 and 11,041.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,592.42, 25,653.48 and 11,041.24 is: 15,234.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,592.42 : 25,653.48 = 11,041.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,592.42/25,653.48 = 11,041.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,592.42x = 25,653.48 × 11,041.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,592.42x = 283,246,229.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,246,229.52/18,592.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,234.50

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