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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,533.41, 25,576.16 and 10,035.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,533.41, 25,576.16 and 10,035.63 is: 13,849.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,533.41 : 25,576.16 = 10,035.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,533.41/25,576.16 = 10,035.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,533.41x = 25,576.16 × 10,035.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,533.41x = 256,672,828.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,672,828.40/18,533.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,849.20

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