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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,583.83, 25,644.47 and 11,029.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,583.83, 25,644.47 and 11,029.77 is: 15,220.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,583.83 : 25,644.47 = 11,029.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,583.83/25,644.47 = 11,029.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,583.83x = 25,644.47 × 11,029.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,583.83x = 282,852,550.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,852,550.72/18,583.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,220.36

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