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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,524.76, 25,563.98 and 10,026.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,524.76, 25,563.98 and 10,026.69 is: 13,836.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,524.76 : 25,563.98 = 10,026.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,524.76/25,563.98 = 10,026.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,524.76x = 25,563.98 × 10,026.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,524.76x = 256,322,052.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,322,052.49/18,524.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,836.73

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