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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,578.20, 25,634.02 and 11,023.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,578.20, 25,634.02 and 11,023.46 is: 15,210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,578.20 : 25,634.02 = 11,023.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,578.20/25,634.02 = 11,023.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,578.20x = 25,634.02 × 11,023.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,578.20x = 282,575,594.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,575,594.11/18,578.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,210.06

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