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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,528, 25,573.44 and 11,080.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,528, 25,573.44 and 11,080.32 is: 15,293.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,528 : 25,573.44 = 11,080.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,528/25,573.44 = 11,080.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,528x = 25,573.44 × 11,080.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,528x = 283,361,898.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,361,898.70/18,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,293.71

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