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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,524.41, 25,563.42 and 10,566.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,524.41, 25,563.42 and 10,566.76 is: 14,581.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,524.41 : 25,563.42 = 10,566.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,524.41/25,563.42 = 10,566.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,524.41x = 25,563.42 × 10,566.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,524.41x = 270,122,523.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,122,523.92/18,524.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,581.98

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