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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,576.88, 25,636.45 and 11,124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,576.88, 25,636.45 and 11,124.88 is: 15,352.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,576.88 : 25,636.45 = 11,124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,576.88/25,636.45 = 11,124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,576.88x = 25,636.45 × 11,124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,576.88x = 285,202,429.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,202,429.88/18,576.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,352.55

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