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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,586.33, 25,647.91 and 11,032.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,586.33, 25,647.91 and 11,032.27 is: 15,223.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,586.33 : 25,647.91 = 11,032.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,586.33/25,647.91 = 11,032.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,586.33x = 25,647.91 × 11,032.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,586.33x = 282,954,668.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,954,668.06/18,586.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,223.81

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