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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,545.54, 25,592.97 and 10,162.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,545.54, 25,592.97 and 10,162.34 is: 14,024.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,545.54 : 25,592.97 = 10,162.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,545.54/25,592.97 = 10,162.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,545.54x = 25,592.97 × 10,162.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,545.54x = 260,084,462.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,084,462.75/18,545.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,024.10

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