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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,512.02, 25,547.04 and 10,555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,512.02, 25,547.04 and 10,555 is: 14,566.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,512.02 : 25,547.04 = 10,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,512.02/25,547.04 = 10,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,512.02x = 25,547.04 × 10,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,512.02x = 269,649,007.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,649,007.20/18,512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,566.16

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