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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,544.32, 25,583.04 and 11,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,544.32, 25,583.04 and 11,088 is: 15,296.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,544.32 : 25,583.04 = 11,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,544.32/25,583.04 = 11,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,544.32x = 25,583.04 × 11,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,544.32x = 283,664,747.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,664,747.52/18,544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,296.58

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