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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,632.95, 25,704.43 and 11,073.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,632.95, 25,704.43 and 11,073.93 is: 15,276.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,632.95 : 25,704.43 = 11,073.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,632.95/25,704.43 = 11,073.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,632.95x = 25,704.43 × 11,073.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,632.95x = 284,648,929.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,648,929.99/18,632.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,276.65

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