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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,487.41, 25,524.93 and 10,936.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,487.41, 25,524.93 and 10,936.16 is: 15,099.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,487.41 : 25,524.93 = 10,936.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,487.41/25,524.93 = 10,936.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,487.41x = 25,524.93 × 10,936.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,487.41x = 279,144,759.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,144,759.48/18,487.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,099.19

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