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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,551.73, 25,602.44 and 11,002.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,551.73, 25,602.44 and 11,002.53 is: 15,184.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,551.73 : 25,602.44 = 11,002.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,551.73/25,602.44 = 11,002.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,551.73x = 25,602.44 × 11,002.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,551.73x = 281,691,559.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,691,559.16/18,551.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,184.11

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