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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,495.96, 25,524.51 and 10,112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,495.96, 25,524.51 and 10,112.46 is: 13,955.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,495.96 : 25,524.51 = 10,112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,495.96/25,524.51 = 10,112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,495.96x = 25,524.51 × 10,112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,495.96x = 258,115,586.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,115,586.39/18,495.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,955.24

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