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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,545.80, 25,593.06 and 10,162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,545.80, 25,593.06 and 10,162.28 is: 14,023.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,545.80 : 25,593.06 = 10,162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,545.80/25,593.06 = 10,162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,545.80x = 25,593.06 × 10,162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,545.80x = 260,083,841.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,083,841.78/18,545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,023.87

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