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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,481.36, 25,504.32 and 10,523.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,481.36, 25,504.32 and 10,523.59 is: 14,522.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,481.36 : 25,504.32 = 10,523.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,481.36/25,504.32 = 10,523.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,481.36x = 25,504.32 × 10,523.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,481.36x = 268,396,965.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,396,965.55/18,481.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,522.58

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