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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,496.07, 25,524.86 and 10,538.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,496.07, 25,524.86 and 10,538.13 is: 14,542.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,496.07 : 25,524.86 = 10,538.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,496.07/25,524.86 = 10,538.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,496.07x = 25,524.86 × 10,538.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,496.07x = 268,984,292.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,984,292.91/18,496.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,542.78

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