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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,592.96, 25,647.01 and 11,034.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,592.96, 25,647.01 and 11,034.31 is: 15,220.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,592.96 : 25,647.01 = 11,034.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,592.96/25,647.01 = 11,034.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,592.96x = 25,647.01 × 11,034.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,592.96x = 282,997,058.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,997,058.91/18,592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,220.66

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