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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,511.94, 25,546.52 and 10,553.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,511.94, 25,546.52 and 10,553.96 is: 14,564.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,511.94 : 25,546.52 = 10,553.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,511.94/25,546.52 = 10,553.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,511.94x = 25,546.52 × 10,553.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,511.94x = 269,617,040.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,617,040.47/18,511.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,564.49

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