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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,535.68, 25,579.26 and 10,152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,535.68, 25,579.26 and 10,152 is: 14,009.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,535.68 : 25,579.26 = 10,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,535.68/25,579.26 = 10,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,535.68x = 25,579.26 × 10,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,535.68x = 259,680,647.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,680,647.52/18,535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,009.77

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