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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,545.04, 25,591.32 and 10,161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,545.04, 25,591.32 and 10,161.36 is: 14,022.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,545.04 : 25,591.32 = 10,161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,545.04/25,591.32 = 10,161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,545.04x = 25,591.32 × 10,161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,545.04x = 260,042,615.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,042,615.40/18,545.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,022.22

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