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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,509.92, 25,544.30 and 10,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,509.92, 25,544.30 and 10,552 is: 14,562.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,509.92 : 25,544.30 = 10,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,509.92/25,544.30 = 10,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,509.92x = 25,544.30 × 10,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,509.92x = 269,543,453.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,543,453.60/18,509.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,562.11

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