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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,627.03, 25,705.40 and 11,071.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,627.03, 25,705.40 and 11,071.89 is: 15,279.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,627.03 : 25,705.40 = 11,071.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,627.03/25,705.40 = 11,071.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,627.03x = 25,705.40 × 11,071.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,627.03x = 284,607,361.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,607,361.21/18,627.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,279.27

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