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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,527.05, 25,567.41 and 10,973.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,527.05, 25,567.41 and 10,973.26 is: 15,143.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,527.05 : 25,567.41 = 10,973.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,527.05/25,567.41 = 10,973.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,527.05x = 25,567.41 × 10,973.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,527.05x = 280,557,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,557,837.46/18,527.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,143.15

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