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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,511.08, 25,519.68 and 12,533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,511.08, 25,519.68 and 12,533.28 is: 17,278.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,511.08 : 25,519.68 = 12,533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,511.08/25,519.68 = 12,533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,511.08x = 25,519.68 × 12,533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,511.08x = 319,845,294.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,845,294.95/18,511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,278.59

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