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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,499.48, 25,527.31 and 10,946.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,499.48, 25,527.31 and 10,946.13 is: 15,104.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,499.48 : 25,527.31 = 10,946.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,499.48/25,527.31 = 10,946.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,499.48x = 25,527.31 × 10,946.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,499.48x = 279,425,279.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,425,279.48/18,499.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,104.49

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