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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,588.30, 25,650.14 and 11,033.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,588.30, 25,650.14 and 11,033.34 is: 15,224.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,588.30 : 25,650.14 = 11,033.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,588.30/25,650.14 = 11,033.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,588.30x = 25,650.14 × 11,033.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,588.30x = 283,006,615.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,006,615.00/18,588.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,224.99

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