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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,512.30, 25,543.40 and 10,554.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,512.30, 25,543.40 and 10,554.32 is: 14,562.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,512.30 : 25,543.40 = 10,554.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,512.30/25,543.40 = 10,554.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,512.30x = 25,543.40 × 10,554.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,512.30x = 269,593,037.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,593,037.00/18,512.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,562.92

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