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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,652.85, 25,738.63 and 11,099.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,652.85, 25,738.63 and 11,099.51 is: 15,315.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,652.85 : 25,738.63 = 11,099.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,652.85/25,738.63 = 11,099.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,652.85x = 25,738.63 × 11,099.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,652.85x = 285,686,181.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,686,181.07/18,652.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,315.95

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