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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,488.08, 25,513.52 and 10,530.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,488.08, 25,513.52 and 10,530.30 is: 14,531.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,488.08 : 25,513.52 = 10,530.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,488.08/25,513.52 = 10,530.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,488.08x = 25,513.52 × 10,530.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,488.08x = 268,665,019.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,665,019.66/18,488.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,531.80

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