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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,586.17, 25,645.06 and 11,031.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,586.17, 25,645.06 and 11,031.43 is: 15,221.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,586.17 : 25,645.06 = 11,031.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,586.17/25,645.06 = 11,031.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,586.17x = 25,645.06 × 11,031.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,586.17x = 282,901,684.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,901,684.24/18,586.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,221.09

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