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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,670.08, 25,762.86 and 11,498.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,670.08, 25,762.86 and 11,498.88 is: 15,867.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,670.08 : 25,762.86 = 11,498.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,670.08/25,762.86 = 11,498.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,670.08x = 25,762.86 × 11,498.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,670.08x = 296,244,035.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,244,035.60/18,670.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,867.31

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