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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,539.10, 25,583.97 and 10,041.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,539.10, 25,583.97 and 10,041.24 is: 13,856.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,539.10 : 25,583.97 = 10,041.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,539.10/25,583.97 = 10,041.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,539.10x = 25,583.97 × 10,041.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,539.10x = 256,894,782.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,894,782.92/18,539.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,856.92

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