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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,588.33, 25,650.67 and 11,034.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,588.33, 25,650.67 and 11,034.27 is: 15,226.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,588.33 : 25,650.67 = 11,034.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,588.33/25,650.67 = 11,034.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,588.33x = 25,650.67 × 11,034.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,588.33x = 283,036,418.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,036,418.46/18,588.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,226.57

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