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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,512.24, 25,548.26 and 10,554.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,512.24, 25,548.26 and 10,554.66 is: 14,566.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,512.24 : 25,548.26 = 10,554.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,512.24/25,548.26 = 10,554.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,512.24x = 25,548.26 × 10,554.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,512.24x = 269,653,145.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,653,145.12/18,512.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,566.21

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