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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,589.55, 25,651.87 and 11,034.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,589.55, 25,651.87 and 11,034.59 is: 15,226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,589.55 : 25,651.87 = 11,034.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,589.55/25,651.87 = 11,034.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,589.55x = 25,651.87 × 11,034.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,589.55x = 283,057,868.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,057,868.18/18,589.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,226.72

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