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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,544.56, 25,592.16 and 10,161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,544.56, 25,592.16 and 10,161.06 is: 14,022.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,544.56 : 25,592.16 = 10,161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,544.56/25,592.16 = 10,161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,544.56x = 25,592.16 × 10,161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,544.56x = 260,043,473.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,043,473.29/18,544.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,022.63

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