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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,502.02, 25,533.46 and 10,544.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,502.02, 25,533.46 and 10,544.04 is: 14,551.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,502.02 : 25,533.46 = 10,544.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,502.02/25,533.46 = 10,544.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,502.02x = 25,533.46 × 10,544.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,502.02x = 269,225,823.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,225,823.58/18,502.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,551.16

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