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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,083.61, 24,955.95 and 10,532.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,083.61, 24,955.95 and 10,532.58 is: 14,535.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,083.61 : 24,955.95 = 10,532.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,083.61/24,955.95 = 10,532.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,083.61x = 24,955.95 × 10,532.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,083.61x = 262,850,539.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,850,539.85/18,083.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,535.29

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