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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,607.56, 25,668.04 and 11,046.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,607.56, 25,668.04 and 11,046.48 is: 15,237.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,607.56 : 25,668.04 = 11,046.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,607.56/25,668.04 = 11,046.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,607.56x = 25,668.04 × 11,046.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,607.56x = 283,541,490.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,541,490.50/18,607.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,237.97

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