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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,563, 25,617.96 and 11,013.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,563, 25,617.96 and 11,013.80 is: 15,199.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,563 : 25,617.96 = 11,013.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,563/25,617.96 = 11,013.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,563x = 25,617.96 × 11,013.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,563x = 282,151,087.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,151,087.85/18,563
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,199.65

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