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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,544.96, 25,592.70 and 10,161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,544.96, 25,592.70 and 10,161.46 is: 14,023.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,544.96 : 25,592.70 = 10,161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,544.96/25,592.70 = 10,161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,544.96x = 25,592.70 × 10,161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,544.96x = 260,059,197.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,059,197.34/18,544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,023.17

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