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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,497.54, 25,524.62 and 10,944.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,497.54, 25,524.62 and 10,944.16 is: 15,101.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,497.54 : 25,524.62 = 10,944.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,497.54/25,524.62 = 10,944.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,497.54x = 25,524.62 × 10,944.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,497.54x = 279,345,525.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,345,525.22/18,497.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,101.77

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