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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,147.39, 25,042.19 and 10,592.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,147.39, 25,042.19 and 10,592.55 is: 14,617.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,147.39 : 25,042.19 = 10,592.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,147.39/25,042.19 = 10,592.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,147.39x = 25,042.19 × 10,592.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,147.39x = 265,260,649.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,260,649.68/18,147.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,617.01

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