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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,495.64, 25,523.94 and 10,537.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,495.64, 25,523.94 and 10,537.66 is: 14,541.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,495.64 : 25,523.94 = 10,537.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,495.64/25,523.94 = 10,537.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,495.64x = 25,523.94 × 10,537.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,495.64x = 268,962,601.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,962,601.58/18,495.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,541.95

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