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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,545.91, 25,593.35 and 10,162.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,545.91, 25,593.35 and 10,162.23 is: 14,023.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,545.91 : 25,593.35 = 10,162.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,545.91/25,593.35 = 10,162.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,545.91x = 25,593.35 × 10,162.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,545.91x = 260,085,534.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,085,534.58/18,545.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,023.88

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