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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,509.70, 25,541.86 and 10,550.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,509.70, 25,541.86 and 10,550.42 is: 14,558.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,509.70 : 25,541.86 = 10,550.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,509.70/25,541.86 = 10,550.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,509.70x = 25,541.86 × 10,550.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,509.70x = 269,477,350.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,477,350.58/18,509.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,558.71

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