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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,510.72, 25,545.30 and 10,553.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,510.72, 25,545.30 and 10,553.88 is: 14,564.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,510.72 : 25,545.30 = 10,553.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,510.72/25,545.30 = 10,553.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,510.72x = 25,545.30 × 10,553.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,510.72x = 269,602,030.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,602,030.76/18,510.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,564.64

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