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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,544.54, 25,591.49 and 10,994.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,544.54, 25,591.49 and 10,994.57 is: 15,172.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,544.54 : 25,591.49 = 10,994.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,544.54/25,591.49 = 10,994.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,544.54x = 25,591.49 × 10,994.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,544.54x = 281,367,245.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,367,245.28/18,544.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,172.52

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