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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,499.96, 25,528.86 and 10,541.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,499.96, 25,528.86 and 10,541.08 is: 14,546.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,499.96 : 25,528.86 = 10,541.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,499.96/25,528.86 = 10,541.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,499.96x = 25,528.86 × 10,541.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,499.96x = 269,101,755.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,101,755.57/18,499.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,546.07

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