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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,503.72, 25,529.54 and 10,950.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,503.72, 25,529.54 and 10,950.92 is: 15,108.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,503.72 : 25,529.54 = 10,950.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,503.72/25,529.54 = 10,950.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,503.72x = 25,529.54 × 10,950.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,503.72x = 279,571,950.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,571,950.18/18,503.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,108.96

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