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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,586.35, 25,637.49 and 11,027.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,586.35, 25,637.49 and 11,027.33 is: 15,210.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,586.35 : 25,637.49 = 11,027.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,586.35/25,637.49 = 11,027.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,586.35x = 25,637.49 × 11,027.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,586.35x = 282,713,071.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,713,071.91/18,586.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,210.79

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