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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,543.84, 25,589.88 and 10,990.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,543.84, 25,589.88 and 10,990.24 is: 15,166.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,543.84 : 25,589.88 = 10,990.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,543.84/25,589.88 = 10,990.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,543.84x = 25,589.88 × 10,990.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,543.84x = 281,238,922.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,238,922.77/18,543.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,166.16

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