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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,545.92, 25,593.24 and 10,162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,545.92, 25,593.24 and 10,162.24 is: 14,023.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,545.92 : 25,593.24 = 10,162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,545.92/25,593.24 = 10,162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,545.92x = 25,593.24 × 10,162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,545.92x = 260,084,647.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,084,647.26/18,545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,023.82

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