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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,502.82, 25,533.93 and 10,544.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,502.82, 25,533.93 and 10,544.84 is: 14,551.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,502.82 : 25,533.93 = 10,544.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,502.82/25,533.93 = 10,544.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,502.82x = 25,533.93 × 10,544.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,502.82x = 269,251,206.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,251,206.42/18,502.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,551.90

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