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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,502.56, 25,524.99 and 11,330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,502.56, 25,524.99 and 11,330.28 is: 15,630.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,502.56 : 25,524.99 = 11,330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,502.56/25,524.99 = 11,330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,502.56x = 25,524.99 × 11,330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,502.56x = 289,205,283.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,205,283.70/18,502.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,630.56

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