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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,604.62, 25,665.84 and 11,428.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,604.62, 25,665.84 and 11,428.02 is: 15,765.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,604.62 : 25,665.84 = 11,428.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,604.62/25,665.84 = 11,428.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,604.62x = 25,665.84 × 11,428.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,604.62x = 293,309,732.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,309,732.84/18,604.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,765.42

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