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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,498.53, 25,523.04 and 10,540.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,498.53, 25,523.04 and 10,540.58 is: 14,543.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,498.53 : 25,523.04 = 10,540.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,498.53/25,523.04 = 10,540.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,498.53x = 25,523.04 × 10,540.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,498.53x = 269,027,652.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,027,652.59/18,498.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,543.19

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