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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,512.94, 25,547.90 and 10,554.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,512.94, 25,547.90 and 10,554.96 is: 14,565.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,512.94 : 25,547.90 = 10,554.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,512.94/25,547.90 = 10,554.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,512.94x = 25,547.90 × 10,554.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,512.94x = 269,657,062.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,657,062.58/18,512.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,565.87

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