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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,537.91, 25,580.69 and 10,982.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,537.91, 25,580.69 and 10,982.88 is: 15,155.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,537.91 : 25,580.69 = 10,982.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,537.91/25,580.69 = 10,982.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,537.91x = 25,580.69 × 10,982.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,537.91x = 280,949,648.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,949,648.59/18,537.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,155.41

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