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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,146.55, 25,041.47 and 10,593.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,146.55, 25,041.47 and 10,593.30 is: 14,618.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,146.55 : 25,041.47 = 10,593.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,146.55/25,041.47 = 10,593.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,146.55x = 25,041.47 × 10,593.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,146.55x = 265,271,751.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,271,751.18/18,146.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,618.30

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