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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,530.76, 25,572.06 and 11,358.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,530.76, 25,572.06 and 11,358.21 is: 15,674.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,530.76 : 25,572.06 = 11,358.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,530.76/25,572.06 = 11,358.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,530.76x = 25,572.06 × 11,358.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,530.76x = 290,452,827.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,452,827.61/18,530.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,674.09

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