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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,641.30, 25,722.12 and 11,087.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,641.30, 25,722.12 and 11,087.48 is: 15,299.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,641.30 : 25,722.12 = 11,087.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,641.30/25,722.12 = 11,087.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,641.30x = 25,722.12 × 11,087.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,641.30x = 285,193,491.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,193,491.06/18,641.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,299.01

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