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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,482, 25,506.07 and 10,524.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,482, 25,506.07 and 10,524.97 is: 14,524.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,482 : 25,506.07 = 10,524.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,482/25,506.07 = 10,524.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,482x = 25,506.07 × 10,524.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,482x = 268,450,494.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,450,494.04/18,482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,524.97

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