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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,584.88, 25,645.38 and 11,029.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,584.88, 25,645.38 and 11,029.89 is: 15,220.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,584.88 : 25,645.38 = 11,029.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,584.88/25,645.38 = 11,029.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,584.88x = 25,645.38 × 11,029.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,584.88x = 282,865,720.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,865,720.41/18,584.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,220.21

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