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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,507.16, 25,540.10 and 10,550.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,507.16, 25,540.10 and 10,550.12 is: 14,559.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,507.16 : 25,540.10 = 10,550.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,507.16/25,540.10 = 10,550.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,507.16x = 25,540.10 × 10,550.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,507.16x = 269,451,210.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,451,210.04/18,507.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,559.30

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