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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,520.66, 25,559.94 and 11,350.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,520.66, 25,559.94 and 11,350.54 is: 15,664.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,520.66 : 25,559.94 = 11,350.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,520.66/25,559.94 = 11,350.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,520.66x = 25,559.94 × 11,350.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,520.66x = 290,119,121.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,119,121.37/18,520.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,664.62

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