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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,524.50, 25,555.10 and 13,486.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,524.50, 25,555.10 and 13,486.50 is: 18,605.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,524.50 : 25,555.10 = 13,486.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,524.50/25,555.10 = 13,486.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,524.50x = 25,555.10 × 13,486.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,524.50x = 344,648,788.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,648,788.72/18,524.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,605.03

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