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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,597.33, 25,663.10 and 11,043.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,597.33, 25,663.10 and 11,043.27 is: 15,238.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,597.33 : 25,663.10 = 11,043.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,597.33/25,663.10 = 11,043.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,597.33x = 25,663.10 × 11,043.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,597.33x = 283,404,487.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,404,487.12/18,597.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,238.99

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