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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,648.63, 25,725.26 and 11,089.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,648.63, 25,725.26 and 11,089.58 is: 15,297.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,648.63 : 25,725.26 = 11,089.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,648.63/25,725.26 = 11,089.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,648.63x = 25,725.26 × 11,089.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,648.63x = 285,282,227.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,282,227.89/18,648.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,297.76

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