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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,507.73, 25,540.35 and 11,336.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,507.73, 25,540.35 and 11,336.53 is: 15,644.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,507.73 : 25,540.35 = 11,336.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,507.73/25,540.35 = 11,336.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,507.73x = 25,540.35 × 11,336.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,507.73x = 289,538,943.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,538,943.99/18,507.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,644.22

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