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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,572.09, 25,624.98 and 11,304.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,572.09, 25,624.98 and 11,304.17 is: 15,597.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,572.09 : 25,624.98 = 11,304.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,572.09/25,624.98 = 11,304.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,572.09x = 25,624.98 × 11,304.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,572.09x = 289,669,002.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,669,002.04/18,572.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,597.00

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