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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,598.08, 25,662.24 and 11,146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,598.08, 25,662.24 and 11,146.08 is: 15,379.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,598.08 : 25,662.24 = 11,146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,598.08/25,662.24 = 11,146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,598.08x = 25,662.24 × 11,146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,598.08x = 286,033,380.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,033,380.02/18,598.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,379.73

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