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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,594.69, 25,656.78 and 11,039.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,594.69, 25,656.78 and 11,039.97 is: 15,232.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,594.69 : 25,656.78 = 11,039.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,594.69/25,656.78 = 11,039.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,594.69x = 25,656.78 × 11,039.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,594.69x = 283,250,081.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,250,081.50/18,594.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,232.85

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