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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,502.62, 25,533.99 and 10,544.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,502.62, 25,533.99 and 10,544.82 is: 14,552.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,502.62 : 25,533.99 = 10,544.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,502.62/25,533.99 = 10,544.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,502.62x = 25,533.99 × 10,544.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,502.62x = 269,251,328.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,251,328.43/18,502.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,552.06

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