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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,535.97, 25,585.87 and 11,268.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,535.97, 25,585.87 and 11,268.03 is: 15,553.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,535.97 : 25,585.87 = 11,268.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,535.97/25,585.87 = 11,268.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,535.97x = 25,585.87 × 11,268.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,535.97x = 288,302,350.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,302,350.74/18,535.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,553.67

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