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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,522.76, 25,561.21 and 10,024.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,522.76, 25,561.21 and 10,024.70 is: 13,833.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,522.76 : 25,561.21 = 10,024.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,522.76/25,561.21 = 10,024.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,522.76x = 25,561.21 × 10,024.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,522.76x = 256,243,461.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,243,461.89/18,522.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,833.98

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