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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,526.38, 25,560.24 and 10,563

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,526.38, 25,560.24 and 10,563 is: 14,573.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,526.38 : 25,560.24 = 10,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,526.38/25,560.24 = 10,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,526.38x = 25,560.24 × 10,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,526.38x = 269,992,815.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,992,815.12/18,526.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,573.43

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