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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,579.58, 25,638.13 and 11,024.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,579.58, 25,638.13 and 11,024.61 is: 15,212.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,579.58 : 25,638.13 = 11,024.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,579.58/25,638.13 = 11,024.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,579.58x = 25,638.13 × 11,024.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,579.58x = 282,650,356.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,650,356.82/18,579.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,212.96

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