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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,508.92, 25,542.92 and 10,551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,508.92, 25,542.92 and 10,551 is: 14,560.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,508.92 : 25,542.92 = 10,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,508.92/25,542.92 = 10,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,508.92x = 25,542.92 × 10,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,508.92x = 269,503,348.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,503,348.92/18,508.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,560.73

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