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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,590.94, 25,655.60 and 11,037.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,590.94, 25,655.60 and 11,037.60 is: 15,231.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,590.94 : 25,655.60 = 11,037.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,590.94/25,655.60 = 11,037.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,590.94x = 25,655.60 × 11,037.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,590.94x = 283,176,278.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,176,278.15/18,590.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,231.95

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