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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,584.17, 25,642.31 and 11,029.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,584.17, 25,642.31 and 11,029.43 is: 15,218.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,584.17 : 25,642.31 = 11,029.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,584.17/25,642.31 = 11,029.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,584.17x = 25,642.31 × 11,029.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,584.17x = 282,820,072.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,820,072.14/18,584.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,218.33

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