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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,588.55, 25,650.49 and 11,033.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,588.55, 25,650.49 and 11,033.59 is: 15,225.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,588.55 : 25,650.49 = 11,033.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,588.55/25,650.49 = 11,033.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,588.55x = 25,650.49 × 11,033.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,588.55x = 283,016,834.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,016,834.12/18,588.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,225.34

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