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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,510.70, 25,543.24 and 10,551.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,510.70, 25,543.24 and 10,551.42 is: 14,560.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,510.70 : 25,543.24 = 10,551.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,510.70/25,543.24 = 10,551.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,510.70x = 25,543.24 × 10,551.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,510.70x = 269,517,453.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,517,453.40/18,510.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,560.09

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