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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,502.78, 25,533.88 and 10,545.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,502.78, 25,533.88 and 10,545.34 is: 14,552.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,502.78 : 25,533.88 = 10,545.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,502.78/25,533.88 = 10,545.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,502.78x = 25,533.88 × 10,545.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,502.78x = 269,263,446.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,263,446.12/18,502.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,552.59

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