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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,498.48, 25,526.79 and 10,541.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,498.48, 25,526.79 and 10,541.58 is: 14,546.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,498.48 : 25,526.79 = 10,541.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,498.48/25,526.79 = 10,541.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,498.48x = 25,526.79 × 10,541.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,498.48x = 269,092,698.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,092,698.93/18,498.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,546.75

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