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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,091.55, 24,965.61 and 10,538.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,091.55, 24,965.61 and 10,538.12 is: 14,542.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,091.55 : 24,965.61 = 10,538.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,091.55/24,965.61 = 10,538.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,091.55x = 24,965.61 × 10,538.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,091.55x = 263,090,594.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,090,594.05/18,091.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,542.18

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