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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,576.63, 25,634.70 and 11,023.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,576.63, 25,634.70 and 11,023.74 is: 15,212.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,576.63 : 25,634.70 = 11,023.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,576.63/25,634.70 = 11,023.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,576.63x = 25,634.70 × 11,023.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,576.63x = 282,590,267.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,590,267.78/18,576.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,212.14

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