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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,504.74, 25,535.90 and 10,549.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,504.74, 25,535.90 and 10,549.53 is: 14,557.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,504.74 : 25,535.90 = 10,549.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,504.74/25,535.90 = 10,549.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,504.74x = 25,535.90 × 10,549.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,504.74x = 269,391,690.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,391,690.38/18,504.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,557.99

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