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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,477.71, 25,503.79 and 10,524.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,477.71, 25,503.79 and 10,524.63 is: 14,526.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,477.71 : 25,503.79 = 10,524.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,477.71/25,503.79 = 10,524.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,477.71x = 25,503.79 × 10,524.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,477.71x = 268,417,953.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,417,953.35/18,477.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,526.59

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