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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,635.30, 25,707.66 and 11,076.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,635.30, 25,707.66 and 11,076.27 is: 15,279.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,635.30 : 25,707.66 = 11,076.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,635.30/25,707.66 = 11,076.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,635.30x = 25,707.66 × 11,076.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,635.30x = 284,744,979.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,744,979.90/18,635.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,279.87

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