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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,546.72, 25,594.98 and 10,163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,546.72, 25,594.98 and 10,163.28 is: 14,025.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,546.72 : 25,594.98 = 10,163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,546.72/25,594.98 = 10,163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,546.72x = 25,594.98 × 10,163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,546.72x = 260,128,948.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,128,948.33/18,546.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,025.60

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