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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,502.16, 25,533.09 and 10,544.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,502.16, 25,533.09 and 10,544.72 is: 14,551.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,502.16 : 25,533.09 = 10,544.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,502.16/25,533.09 = 10,544.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,502.16x = 25,533.09 × 10,544.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,502.16x = 269,239,157.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,239,157.12/18,502.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,551.77

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