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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,590.08, 25,666.32 and 11,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,590.08, 25,666.32 and 11,524 is: 15,910.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,590.08 : 25,666.32 = 11,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,590.08/25,666.32 = 11,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,590.08x = 25,666.32 × 11,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,590.08x = 295,778,671.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,778,671.68/18,590.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,910.56

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