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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,493.24, 25,523.04 and 10,538.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,493.24, 25,523.04 and 10,538.32 is: 14,544.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,493.24 : 25,523.04 = 10,538.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,493.24/25,523.04 = 10,538.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,493.24x = 25,523.04 × 10,538.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,493.24x = 268,969,962.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,969,962.89/18,493.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,544.23

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