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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,610.15, 25,672.38 and 11,524.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,610.15, 25,672.38 and 11,524.27 is: 15,897.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,610.15 : 25,672.38 = 11,524.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,610.15/25,672.38 = 11,524.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,610.15x = 25,672.38 × 11,524.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,610.15x = 295,855,438.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,855,438.66/18,610.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,897.53

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