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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,698.70, 25,809.94 and 11,150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,698.70, 25,809.94 and 11,150.58 is: 15,391.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,698.70 : 25,809.94 = 11,150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,698.70/25,809.94 = 11,150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,698.70x = 25,809.94 × 11,150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,698.70x = 287,795,800.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,795,800.77/18,698.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,391.22

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