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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,544.16, 25,590.82 and 10,480.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,544.16, 25,590.82 and 10,480.44 is: 14,462.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,544.16 : 25,590.82 = 10,480.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,544.16/25,590.82 = 10,480.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,544.16x = 25,590.82 × 10,480.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,544.16x = 268,203,053.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,203,053.56/18,544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,462.94

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