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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,581.40, 25,638.39 and 11,030.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,581.40, 25,638.39 and 11,030.58 is: 15,219.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,581.40 : 25,638.39 = 11,030.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,581.40/25,638.39 = 11,030.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,581.40x = 25,638.39 × 11,030.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,581.40x = 282,806,311.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,806,311.97/18,581.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,219.86

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