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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,596.16, 25,658.88 and 11,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,596.16, 25,658.88 and 11,041.44 is: 15,234.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,596.16 : 25,658.88 = 11,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,596.16/25,658.88 = 11,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,596.16x = 25,658.88 × 11,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,596.16x = 283,310,983.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,310,983.99/18,596.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,234.92

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