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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,590.33, 25,646.29 and 11,036.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,590.33, 25,646.29 and 11,036.99 is: 15,226.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,590.33 : 25,646.29 = 11,036.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,590.33/25,646.29 = 11,036.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,590.33x = 25,646.29 × 11,036.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,590.33x = 283,057,882.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,057,882.79/18,590.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,226.08

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