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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,483.34, 25,506.97 and 10,525.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,483.34, 25,506.97 and 10,525.56 is: 14,525.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,483.34 : 25,506.97 = 10,525.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,483.34/25,506.97 = 10,525.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,483.34x = 25,506.97 × 10,525.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,483.34x = 268,475,143.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,475,143.15/18,483.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,525.25

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