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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,588.16, 25,647.82 and 11,033.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,588.16, 25,647.82 and 11,033.44 is: 15,223.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,588.16 : 25,647.82 = 11,033.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,588.16/25,647.82 = 11,033.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,588.16x = 25,647.82 × 11,033.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,588.16x = 282,983,683.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,983,683.10/18,588.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,223.87

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