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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,498.36, 25,527.96 and 10,540.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,498.36, 25,527.96 and 10,540.74 is: 14,546.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,498.36 : 25,527.96 = 10,540.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,498.36/25,527.96 = 10,540.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,498.36x = 25,527.96 × 10,540.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,498.36x = 269,083,589.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,083,589.09/18,498.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,546.35

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