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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,546.09, 25,593.44 and 10,162.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,546.09, 25,593.44 and 10,162.59 is: 14,024.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,546.09 : 25,593.44 = 10,162.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,546.09/25,593.44 = 10,162.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,546.09x = 25,593.44 × 10,162.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,546.09x = 260,095,586.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,095,586.60/18,546.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,024.28

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