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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,583.67, 25,641.43 and 11,032.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,583.67, 25,641.43 and 11,032.49 is: 15,222.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,583.67 : 25,641.43 = 11,032.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,583.67/25,641.43 = 11,032.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,583.67x = 25,641.43 × 11,032.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,583.67x = 282,888,820.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,888,820.06/18,583.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,222.44

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