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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,565.05, 25,586.31 and 13,521.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,565.05, 25,586.31 and 13,521.28 is: 18,635.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,565.05 : 25,586.31 = 13,521.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,565.05/25,586.31 = 13,521.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,565.05x = 25,586.31 × 13,521.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,565.05x = 345,959,582.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,959,582.30/18,565.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,635.00

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