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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,581.37, 25,640.58 and 11,026.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,581.37, 25,640.58 and 11,026.39 is: 15,215.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,581.37 : 25,640.58 = 11,026.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,581.37/25,640.58 = 11,026.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,581.37x = 25,640.58 × 11,026.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,581.37x = 282,723,034.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,723,034.91/18,581.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,215.40

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