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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,511.60, 25,545.78 and 10,553.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,511.60, 25,545.78 and 10,553.56 is: 14,563.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,511.60 : 25,545.78 = 10,553.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,511.60/25,545.78 = 10,553.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,511.60x = 25,545.78 × 10,553.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,511.60x = 269,598,921.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,598,921.98/18,511.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,563.78

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