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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,622.58, 25,704.61 and 11,074.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,622.58, 25,704.61 and 11,074.23 is: 15,285.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,622.58 : 25,704.61 = 11,074.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,622.58/25,704.61 = 11,074.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,622.58x = 25,704.61 × 11,074.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,622.58x = 284,658,763.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,658,763.20/18,622.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,285.68

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