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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,580.83, 25,639.85 and 11,025.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,580.83, 25,639.85 and 11,025.86 is: 15,214.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,580.83 : 25,639.85 = 11,025.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,580.83/25,639.85 = 11,025.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,580.83x = 25,639.85 × 11,025.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,580.83x = 282,701,213.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,701,213.19/18,580.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,214.67

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