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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,497.32, 25,526.40 and 10,113.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,497.32, 25,526.40 and 10,113.82 is: 13,957.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,497.32 : 25,526.40 = 10,113.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,497.32/25,526.40 = 10,113.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,497.32x = 25,526.40 × 10,113.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,497.32x = 258,169,414.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,169,414.85/18,497.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,957.13

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