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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,546.54, 25,594.24 and 10,996.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,546.54, 25,594.24 and 10,996.56 is: 15,175.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,546.54 : 25,594.24 = 10,996.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,546.54/25,594.24 = 10,996.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,546.54x = 25,594.24 × 10,996.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,546.54x = 281,448,595.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,448,595.81/18,546.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,175.26

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