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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,544.07, 25,590.84 and 10,160.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,544.07, 25,590.84 and 10,160.57 is: 14,021.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,544.07 : 25,590.84 = 10,160.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,544.07/25,590.84 = 10,160.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,544.07x = 25,590.84 × 10,160.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,544.07x = 260,017,547.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,017,547.05/18,544.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,021.60

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