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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,504.78, 25,536.64 and 10,547.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,504.78, 25,536.64 and 10,547.34 is: 14,555.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,504.78 : 25,536.64 = 10,547.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,504.78/25,536.64 = 10,547.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,504.78x = 25,536.64 × 10,547.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,504.78x = 269,343,624.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,343,624.54/18,504.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,555.35

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