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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,536.04, 25,567.25 and 11,465.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,536.04, 25,567.25 and 11,465.96 is: 15,815.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,536.04 : 25,567.25 = 11,465.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,536.04/25,567.25 = 11,465.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,536.04x = 25,567.25 × 11,465.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,536.04x = 293,152,880.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,152,880.64/18,536.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,815.29

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