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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,583.94, 25,637.46 and 11,030.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,583.94, 25,637.46 and 11,030.59 is: 15,217.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,583.94 : 25,637.46 = 11,030.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,583.94/25,637.46 = 11,030.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,583.94x = 25,637.46 × 11,030.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,583.94x = 282,796,309.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,796,309.90/18,583.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,217.24

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