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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,626.58, 25,710.14 and 11,078.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,626.58, 25,710.14 and 11,078.24 is: 15,291.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,626.58 : 25,710.14 = 11,078.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,626.58/25,710.14 = 11,078.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,626.58x = 25,710.14 × 11,078.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,626.58x = 284,823,101.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,823,101.35/18,626.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,291.22

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