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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,534.67, 25,578.27 and 10,980.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,534.67, 25,578.27 and 10,980.88 is: 15,153.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,534.67 : 25,578.27 = 10,980.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,534.67/25,578.27 = 10,980.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,534.67x = 25,578.27 × 10,980.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,534.67x = 280,871,913.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,871,913.48/18,534.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,153.87

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