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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,581.80, 25,640.94 and 11,027.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,581.80, 25,640.94 and 11,027.74 is: 15,217.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,581.80 : 25,640.94 = 11,027.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,581.80/25,640.94 = 11,027.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,581.80x = 25,640.94 × 11,027.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,581.80x = 282,761,619.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,761,619.68/18,581.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,217.13

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