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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,204.71, 25,119.51 and 10,545.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,204.71, 25,119.51 and 10,545.26 is: 14,550.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,204.71 : 25,119.51 = 10,545.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,204.71/25,119.51 = 10,545.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,204.71x = 25,119.51 × 10,545.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,204.71x = 264,891,764.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,891,764.02/18,204.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,550.73

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