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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,579.05, 25,637.39 and 11,024.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,579.05, 25,637.39 and 11,024.08 is: 15,212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,579.05 : 25,637.39 = 11,024.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,579.05/25,637.39 = 11,024.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,579.05x = 25,637.39 × 11,024.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,579.05x = 282,628,622.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,628,622.49/18,579.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,212.22

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