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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,587.76, 25,642.74 and 11,034.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,587.76, 25,642.74 and 11,034.39 is: 15,222.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,587.76 : 25,642.74 = 11,034.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,587.76/25,642.74 = 11,034.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,587.76x = 25,642.74 × 11,034.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,587.76x = 282,951,993.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,951,993.83/18,587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,222.49

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