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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,530.85, 25,572.62 and 10,033.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,530.85, 25,572.62 and 10,033.07 is: 13,845.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,530.85 : 25,572.62 = 10,033.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,530.85/25,572.62 = 10,033.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,530.85x = 25,572.62 × 10,033.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,530.85x = 256,571,708.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,571,708.51/18,530.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,845.65

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