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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,528.58, 25,567.82 and 10,973.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,528.58, 25,567.82 and 10,973.64 is: 15,142.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,528.58 : 25,567.82 = 10,973.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,528.58/25,567.82 = 10,973.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,528.58x = 25,567.82 × 10,973.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,528.58x = 280,572,134.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,572,134.43/18,528.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,142.67

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