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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,545.06, 25,592.82 and 10,161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,545.06, 25,592.82 and 10,161.56 is: 14,023.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,545.06 : 25,592.82 = 10,161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,545.06/25,592.82 = 10,161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,545.06x = 25,592.82 × 10,161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,545.06x = 260,062,976.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,062,976.00/18,545.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,023.30

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