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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,530.74, 25,573.02 and 10,147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,530.74, 25,573.02 and 10,147.24 is: 14,003.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,530.74 : 25,573.02 = 10,147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,530.74/25,573.02 = 10,147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,530.74x = 25,573.02 × 10,147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,530.74x = 259,495,571.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,495,571.46/18,530.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,003.52

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