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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,535.68, 25,579.92 and 10,152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,535.68, 25,579.92 and 10,152.24 is: 14,010.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,535.68 : 25,579.92 = 10,152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,535.68/25,579.92 = 10,152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,535.68x = 25,579.92 × 10,152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,535.68x = 259,693,487.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,693,487.02/18,535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,010.46

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