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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,569.46, 25,625.52 and 10,503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,569.46, 25,625.52 and 10,503 is: 14,493.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,569.46 : 25,625.52 = 10,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,569.46/25,625.52 = 10,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,569.46x = 25,625.52 × 10,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,569.46x = 269,144,836.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,144,836.56/18,569.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,493.95

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