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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,511.36, 25,546.21 and 10,553.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,511.36, 25,546.21 and 10,553.41 is: 14,564.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,511.36 : 25,546.21 = 10,553.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,511.36/25,546.21 = 10,553.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,511.36x = 25,546.21 × 10,553.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,511.36x = 269,599,735.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,599,735.16/18,511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,564.02

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