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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,601.02, 25,658.04 and 11,042.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,601.02, 25,658.04 and 11,042.22 is: 15,231.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,601.02 : 25,658.04 = 11,042.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,601.02/25,658.04 = 11,042.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,601.02x = 25,658.04 × 11,042.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,601.02x = 283,321,722.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,321,722.45/18,601.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,231.52

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