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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,651.76, 25,750.38 and 11,582.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,651.76, 25,750.38 and 11,582.08 is: 15,990.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,651.76 : 25,750.38 = 11,582.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,651.76/25,750.38 = 11,582.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,651.76x = 25,750.38 × 11,582.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,651.76x = 298,242,961.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,242,961.19/18,651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,990.07

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