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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,583.98, 25,637.54 and 11,030.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,583.98, 25,637.54 and 11,030.64 is: 15,217.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,583.98 : 25,637.54 = 11,030.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,583.98/25,637.54 = 11,030.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,583.98x = 25,637.54 × 11,030.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,583.98x = 282,798,474.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,798,474.23/18,583.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,217.33

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