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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,498.54, 25,530.57 and 10,541.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,498.54, 25,530.57 and 10,541.46 is: 14,548.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,498.54 : 25,530.57 = 10,541.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,498.54/25,530.57 = 10,541.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,498.54x = 25,530.57 × 10,541.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,498.54x = 269,129,482.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,129,482.43/18,498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,548.69

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