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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,586.71, 25,638.39 and 11,028.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,586.71, 25,638.39 and 11,028.06 is: 15,212.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,586.71 : 25,638.39 = 11,028.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,586.71/25,638.39 = 11,028.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,586.71x = 25,638.39 × 11,028.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,586.71x = 282,741,703.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,741,703.22/18,586.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,212.04

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