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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,530.98, 25,572.76 and 10,033.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,530.98, 25,572.76 and 10,033.11 is: 13,845.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,530.98 : 25,572.76 = 10,033.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,530.98/25,572.76 = 10,033.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,530.98x = 25,572.76 × 10,033.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,530.98x = 256,574,211.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,574,211.30/18,530.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,845.69

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