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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,599.21, 25,658.53 and 11,045.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,599.21, 25,658.53 and 11,045.96 is: 15,238.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,599.21 : 25,658.53 = 11,045.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,599.21/25,658.53 = 11,045.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,599.21x = 25,658.53 × 11,045.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,599.21x = 283,423,096.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,423,096.04/18,599.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,238.45

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