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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,535.98, 25,579.52 and 10,037.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,535.98, 25,579.52 and 10,037.91 is: 13,852.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,535.98 : 25,579.52 = 10,037.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,535.98/25,579.52 = 10,037.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,535.98x = 25,579.52 × 10,037.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,535.98x = 256,764,833.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,764,833.37/18,535.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,852.24

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