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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,545.58, 25,592.91 and 10,162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,545.58, 25,592.91 and 10,162.08 is: 14,023.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,545.58 : 25,592.91 = 10,162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,545.58/25,592.91 = 10,162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,545.58x = 25,592.91 × 10,162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,545.58x = 260,077,198.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,077,198.85/18,545.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,023.68

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