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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,536.10, 25,578.20 and 10,981.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,536.10, 25,578.20 and 10,981.15 is: 15,153.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,536.10 : 25,578.20 = 10,981.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,536.10/25,578.20 = 10,981.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,536.10x = 25,578.20 × 10,981.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,536.10x = 280,878,096.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,878,096.55/18,536.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,153.03

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