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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,579.72, 25,638.32 and 11,024.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,579.72, 25,638.32 and 11,024.75 is: 15,213.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,579.72 : 25,638.32 = 11,024.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,579.72/25,638.32 = 11,024.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,579.72x = 25,638.32 × 11,024.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,579.72x = 282,656,095.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,656,095.98/18,579.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,213.15

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