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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,533.34, 25,575.96 and 10,035.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,533.34, 25,575.96 and 10,035.47 is: 13,848.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,533.34 : 25,575.96 = 10,035.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,533.34/25,575.96 = 10,035.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,533.34x = 25,575.96 × 10,035.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,533.34x = 256,666,601.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,666,601.24/18,533.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,848.92

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