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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,503.56, 25,533.99 and 10,546.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,503.56, 25,533.99 and 10,546.12 is: 14,553.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,503.56 : 25,533.99 = 10,546.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,503.56/25,533.99 = 10,546.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,503.56x = 25,533.99 × 10,546.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,503.56x = 269,284,522.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,284,522.62/18,503.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,553.12

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