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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,508.10, 25,534.85 and 10,544.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,508.10, 25,534.85 and 10,544.58 is: 14,547.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,508.10 : 25,534.85 = 10,544.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,508.10/25,534.85 = 10,544.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,508.10x = 25,534.85 × 10,544.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,508.10x = 269,254,215.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,254,215.89/18,508.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,547.92

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