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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,522.55, 25,559.50 and 10,967.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,522.55, 25,559.50 and 10,967.53 is: 15,134.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,522.55 : 25,559.50 = 10,967.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,522.55/25,559.50 = 10,967.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,522.55x = 25,559.50 × 10,967.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,522.55x = 280,324,488.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,324,488.32/18,522.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,134.23

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