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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,542.21, 25,588.91 and 10,158.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,542.21, 25,588.91 and 10,158.71 is: 14,019.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,542.21 : 25,588.91 = 10,158.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,542.21/25,588.91 = 10,158.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,542.21x = 25,588.91 × 10,158.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,542.21x = 259,950,315.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,950,315.91/18,542.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,019.38

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