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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,560.58, 25,609.56 and 11,003.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,560.58, 25,609.56 and 11,003.16 is: 15,181.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,560.58 : 25,609.56 = 11,003.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,560.58/25,609.56 = 11,003.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,560.58x = 25,609.56 × 11,003.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,560.58x = 281,786,086.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,786,086.21/18,560.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,181.97

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