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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,580.96, 25,645.68 and 11,133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,580.96, 25,645.68 and 11,133.28 is: 15,366.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,580.96 : 25,645.68 = 11,133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,580.96/25,645.68 = 11,133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,580.96x = 25,645.68 × 11,133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,580.96x = 285,520,536.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,520,536.23/18,580.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,366.30

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