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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,553.26, 25,602.20 and 10,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,553.26, 25,602.20 and 10,999.20 is: 15,178.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,553.26 : 25,602.20 = 10,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,553.26/25,602.20 = 10,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,553.26x = 25,602.20 × 10,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,553.26x = 281,603,718.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,603,718.24/18,553.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,178.13

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