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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,539.88, 25,591.58 and 11,087.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,539.88, 25,591.58 and 11,087.88 is: 15,305.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,539.88 : 25,591.58 = 11,087.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,539.88/25,591.58 = 11,087.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,539.88x = 25,591.58 × 11,087.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,539.88x = 283,756,368.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,756,368.05/18,539.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,305.19

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