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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,502.70, 25,533.68 and 10,545.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,502.70, 25,533.68 and 10,545.26 is: 14,552.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,502.70 : 25,533.68 = 10,545.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,502.70/25,533.68 = 10,545.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,502.70x = 25,533.68 × 10,545.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,502.70x = 269,259,294.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,259,294.36/18,502.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,552.43

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