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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,480.10, 25,504.05 and 10,524.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,480.10, 25,504.05 and 10,524.82 is: 14,525.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,480.10 : 25,504.05 = 10,524.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,480.10/25,504.05 = 10,524.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,480.10x = 25,504.05 × 10,524.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,480.10x = 268,425,535.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,425,535.52/18,480.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,525.11

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