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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,596.21, 25,661.54 and 11,042.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,596.21, 25,661.54 and 11,042.15 is: 15,237.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,596.21 : 25,661.54 = 11,042.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,596.21/25,661.54 = 11,042.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,596.21x = 25,661.54 × 11,042.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,596.21x = 283,358,473.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,358,473.21/18,596.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,237.44

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