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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,545.52, 25,593.12 and 10,162.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,545.52, 25,593.12 and 10,162.02 is: 14,023.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,545.52 : 25,593.12 = 10,162.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,545.52/25,593.12 = 10,162.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,545.52x = 25,593.12 × 10,162.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,545.52x = 260,077,797.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,077,797.30/18,545.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,023.75

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