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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,642.98, 25,718.65 and 11,085.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,642.98, 25,718.65 and 11,085.08 is: 15,292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,642.98 : 25,718.65 = 11,085.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,642.98/25,718.65 = 11,085.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,642.98x = 25,718.65 × 11,085.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,642.98x = 285,093,136.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,093,136.44/18,642.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,292.25

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