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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,544.33, 25,591.51 and 10,046.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,544.33, 25,591.51 and 10,046.62 is: 13,864.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,544.33 : 25,591.51 = 10,046.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,544.33/25,591.51 = 10,046.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,544.33x = 25,591.51 × 10,046.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,544.33x = 257,108,176.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,108,176.20/18,544.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,864.52

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