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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,504.02, 25,535.98 and 10,546.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,504.02, 25,535.98 and 10,546.98 is: 14,555.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,504.02 : 25,535.98 = 10,546.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,504.02/25,535.98 = 10,546.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,504.02x = 25,535.98 × 10,546.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,504.02x = 269,327,470.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,327,470.34/18,504.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,555.08

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