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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,577.50, 25,640.19 and 11,125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,577.50, 25,640.19 and 11,125.50 is: 15,355.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,577.50 : 25,640.19 = 11,125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,577.50/25,640.19 = 11,125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,577.50x = 25,640.19 × 11,125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,577.50x = 285,259,933.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,259,933.85/18,577.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,355.13

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